Peacock

"a hundred eyes, one dance"

interesting facts

• · Only the males (Indian peafowl) have the iridescent train; females are called peahens.
• · The 'eyes' on the train aren't pigment — microscopic crystal-like structures bend light, so the color shifts as you move.
• · A full train can be over 5 feet (1.5 m) long and makes up about 60% of the bird's total length.
• · Despite the heavy display, peacocks can still fly — short, noisy bursts to roost in trees at night.
• · Peacocks shed and regrow the entire train every year after the breeding season.
• · Their loud 'may-AWE' call carries for miles and often warns other animals of predators like tigers.