The Beauty of Peacocks: How They Attract Mates and Avoid Predators
Peacocks are among the most beautiful and fascinating birds in the world. They belong to the pheasant family and are native to Asia and Africa. Peacocks have a distinctive feature that sets them apart from other birds: their long and colorful tail feathers, called a train. The train can make up 60% of the peacock’s body length and can be spread out like a fan to display a stunning array of colors and patterns. The main purpose of the peacock’s train is to attract mates and deter predators. Peacocks use their train to signal their quality and fitness to potential mates, as well as to intimidate…