Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht | February 27 , 2025
7 Fascinating Facts About Peacocks, India's National Bird
The peacock was declared the national bird of India in 1963. Here are some fun facts about the beautiful bird.
While peacocks are found everywhere around the world, they are native to Asia. In fact, peacocks originated in India.
The 'peacocks' are males that display a stunning eye-catching colours. The female 'peahens' feature subtler colours like gray and brown.
Peahens can be quite choosy when picking a mate. They judge a male's fitness before deciding to mate with them.
The crests, which look like crowns on their head, act like sensors for the peahens.
Peacocks were once food for the rich and wealthy in medieval times.
As peahens age, they may grow peacock feathers and make male calls.
While their tale feathers can be heavy, peacocks can fly short distances.
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