1.Only Males Are Called Peacocks The term "peacock" refers to the male. Females are called "peahens" and together they’re known as "peafowl."
2.Their Feathers Are Iridescent Peacock feathers don't have pigment. Their color comes from microscopic structures that reflect light—this is called structural coloration.
3.Mating Dance Is a Showstopper Male peacocks fan out their tail feathers in a mesmerizing display to attract peahens during mating season.
4.They Have Over 200 Tail Feathers Each male sports around 200 tail feathers, which he sheds and regrows yearly.
5.Peacocks Can Recognize Themselves Studies show that peacocks have self-awareness and may even pass the mirror test—rare for birds!
6.Their Calls Are Surprisingly Loud Peacocks have a range of vocalizations and can be heard from miles away, especially during the breeding season.
7.Native to South Asia Peafowl are native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, but have been introduced around the world.
8.They Can Fly Short Distances Despite their size and fancy feathers, peacocks can fly up into trees to roost or escape predators.
9.Females Prefer the Most Symmetrical Tails Peahens are more likely to choose mates with the most symmetrical and vibrant tail eyespots.
10.Peacock Is India’s National Bird The Indian peacock is a symbol of grace, beauty, and pride, officially declared as the national bird of India in 1963.