Mind Blowing Facts About The Magnificent Peacocks

Have you known that only the male specimens have the typical colorful and long feathers? The females, or Peahens do not have the feathers and they are grey colored. Despite, both male and female have little feathers on their head.

Most of the people call them peacocks. But in reality, these bird type is called Peafowl. The male is named Peacock, while the female Peahen. And the name of a baby is called Peachick. Logically!

Only male have the big feathers. When released, they will form a fan that is 2 meters long. This is used in order to attract females. Also, it is used to make the bird appear bigger and scare the potential enemy.

There are 3 types of peafowl: the Indian, the Green and the Congo. The most famous one and commonly present in zoos around the world is the Indian one.

Yes, these birds are able to fly despite their big size. But not far.