Why does a peacock display its feathers?
When does a peacock display its feathers
Peacock has a beautiful train of feathers which he displays during the breeding season. It usually attracts several females by such display but as soon as any of them approchaches it turns its back. The reason for this peculiar behaviour is not clear. But it is certain that this is done to woo the female. In greek mythology the pattern of the peacock tail feather represents the eyes of Argus a giant with 100 eyes. Peacock is the national bird of India. It belongs to the family phasianidae. The male is a peacock and the female is a peahen. Both are together known as peafowl.
There are two species of peafowl. One is found in india and sriLanka and is blue in colour. The other species is found in South-East Asia which is green in colour. In fact peacock is a native of Asia and the east. The male of both species has a 75cm long body and 150cm long tail. The female is smaller than the male. The tail is made up of beautiful feathers. In display the peacock lifts its tail brings it forward enveloping his body as he struts and quivers audibly rattling the quills and uttering loud screams.