Wildlife Wednesday

~ The Fabulous National Bird of India ~

Photo: Mandip Singh Soin

The male Peafowl (Peacock) uses its train for mating rituals and courtship displays, opening it out into a glorious fan that spreads across its back, touching the ground on either side. It is believed that the females (Peahens) choose their mates based on the size, colour, and quality of these glamourous feather trains.

Photo: Mandip Singh Soin

Did you know? 

When you consider the combined length of it's train and wingspan, the peacock is one of the largest flying birds.


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