The Peafoul

These beautiful birds are best known for the gorgeous tails that males have. These feather covered tails are flared when he wants to impress the ladies.

While "peacock" is generally referred to the entire species, "peacocks" are actually male. "Peahen" is the term for a female peafowl.

Peahens lay 3 to 28 eggs in a year, and it takes 28 days until the eggs hatch.

Peacocks like forests and semi-open plains, and like8-5+ shelter as well as the outside. They nest on the ground and roost in trees.

Peacocks are omnivores, and eat seeds, grains, lentils, insects, and amphibians.




sources: http://www.bird-breeds.com/Peacock.htm
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006040504243
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peafowl#Behaviour