Peacocks have fun secrets?

Let's find out! Next time you look at a peacock, here are some fun & feathery facts which will make you even more amazed than before!

#1 There are just three different types of species in the peafowl family. Two of these originate in Asia and the other is of African descent.

#2 When they are domesticated, some will live up to 50 years. However, in the wild where life is riskier, peacocks and peahens generally live up to 20 years.

#3 The word “peacock” does not actually apply to both the male and female birds. It’s only the males that are called peacocks, while the females are called peahens. Together, the collective name for them is “peafowl”.

#4 One of the main differences between peacocks and peahens is their size. Although they vary in size, males are often as much as twice the size of their female counterparts.

#5 The large colourful “tail” which they have become known for, is actually called a “train”.

#6 The average running speed for peacocks is 10 miles per hour (16 kph).

#7 If you see a peacock flying into a tree, don’t be alarmed. The birds are sometimes seen doing this in the wild to protect themselves from a predator.

#8 Peafowl do not enjoy living alone and tend to stay within small groups as they are highly sociable and dependent birds.

#9 Baby peafowl are called chicks.

#10 While peacocks are not considered an endangered species at the moment, the Congo peafowl, in particular, has been listed as vulnerable.

#11 The peacock can be seen displaying his bright beautiful feathers mostly during breeding season in the Spring.

#12 For more than 2,000 years, peacocks have been kept in captivity around the world either for entertainment purposes or religion.

#13 A peahen can lay up to six eggs at a time, although there have been occasional cases of even more. They will lay their eggs in the afternoon in most cases.

#14 A group of peafowl is known as a harem.

#15 The logo of NBC, television network in the USA, has taken the form of a colourful peacock since 1956.

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