Peacock Coloring Pages

In the world we meet three species, which are the Indian peacock, blue peacock and common peacock. At the very beginning it is worth adding that this is a species of burrowing bird from the Kuridae family. They are most commonly found in Pakistan to the east of the Indus. In Europe they also occur, but only in zoos, which are able to provide them with suitable conditions for them to live in.

Information

1. Scientific classification: Peacocks belong to the pheasant family (Phasianidae) and the genus Pavo.
2. Disposition: They are native to South and Southeast Asia. They live wild mainly in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. They have been introduced in many other places around the world.
3. Tails and "eyes": Male peacocks (called peacocks) have long, elaborate tails called "threnes." The threnas consist of more than 100 feathers, with distinctive "eyes" at the ends of most of them. Males spread them out in a grand display during courtship.
4. Courtship: Male peacocks spread and flutter their train to attract the attention of females (called peacocks) and impress them.
5. Colors: The intense colors of peacock feathers are the result of light interference, not pigments. The structure of the feathers reflects light in a way that creates these amazing colors.
6. Diet: Peacocks are omnivorous. They feed on seeds, fruits, insects, small rodents and other small animals.
7. Behavior: These birds are mainly terrestrial, but spend the night in trees to avoid predators.
8. Reproduction: The peacock lays its eggs in a cavity on the ground, which it excavates by itself. The eggs are usually cream or brownish in color.
9. Security: In many of their natural habitats, peacocks are protected due to population decline. They are mainly threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
10. Symbolism: The peacock is a symbol of beauty, pride, love and spiritual renewal. In Hindu culture, it is also a symbol of grace and immortality. In many cultures, the peacock is also a symbol of royalty.

Trivia

1. Microscopic structures: The intense metallic colors of peacock feathers are not due to pigments, but to microscopic structures on the feathers that reflect light in a specific way, creating an interference effect.
2. "Mesh" in the trunk: The distinctive "eyes" on a male peacock's trunk serve not only to attract females, but can also serve as a mechanism to deter predators by mimicking watching eyes.
3. Lack of a train: Young peacocks and females (peacocks) do not have as spectacular a train as mature males. Their plumage is more subdued, mostly brown.
4. Loud noises: Peacocks are known for their loud, distinctive noises that can be heard over a long distance. These noises are used to communicate between the birds, as well as to scare off intruders.
5. White peacock: There is a rare color variant of peacocks called the white peacock. It is not an albino, but a bird with a genetic mutation that causes a lack of pigments in its feathers.
6. Cult meaning: In Hinduism, the peacock is the mount of the god of war, Kartikei. It is also a symbol of purity and immortality.
7. Peacock in literature: In Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," one of the characters wears a ring with a picture of peacocks, symbolizing pride.
8. Trunk length: The trunk of a male peacock can reach up to 1.5 meters in length, which is about 60% of the bird's total length.
9. Overwintering peacocks: Although peacocks are native to South Asia, they have been introduced to many parts of the world and can be found even in colder climates, where they overwinter without much trouble.
10. Peacocks in art: Because of their spectacular feathers, peacocks have been a popular motif in art for centuries, both in painting, sculpture and literature.