From the title, you might have guessed that we are talking about a male peacock. Indeed, the male peacock feathers tufts famous in the world. * But have you ever wondered what's the use feathers amazingly beautiful it is and whether there are other advantages in addition to the beauty of these creatures?
Peacock, which is a member of the bird family of pheasants (kuau), has three subspecies. That we will discuss here is the Indian peafowl, or peacock plain, which is generally blue-green and a length of 200 to 235 centimeters, including the feather tufts along the 150 centimeters. Jumbainya feathers in green and gold with spots like eyes are blue and bronze. Feathering his mostly blue-green metallic.
A male peacock which was officially selected as the national bird of India does have the appearance like a king. Perhaps, that is why there is the phrase "arrogant like a peacock" in several languages to describe haughty humans. However, this bird is not as cold as his appearance. In fact, he is easily tamed. Some people consider it sacred peafowl. That is why, village farmers in India sometimes just stroking the chest while the birds are threatening their wheat fields.
Outstanding Performances
Of course, the male peacock is most famous for an extraordinary show that they show with feather tufts unfurled them into a dazzling fan. What is the purpose of this striking show? Apparently, it was special to impress the peahen.
Peahen bit picky, but he could not help himself when there are showrooms to attract attention. Male peacock feather tufts wide fan-shaped, covered by many brilliantly colored eyes, stole the peahen. He is likely to choose a male peacock the most impressive performances as a partner.
However, these tassels feathers show only part of it. At first, the male feathers unfurled jumbainya long, menekukkannya ahead. Then, he started dancing striking. The wings are reddish brown dangling on either side as he shook his body, causing the upright feathers it issued a rustling sound. He also issued a loud scream. Although it did not tunable, at least it makes the sound of the female by the male knows that interested him.
Sometimes, the female will try to imitate the male behavior, though not perfect, but more often, it seems hard to get. Nonetheless, most mencoloklah demonstration that will win her over. Within a year, peafowl can collect up to five females mate and sire of as many as 25 pups.
Peacock Family Life Males
After the breeding season, it's time to shed the feathers. On average, the entire adult male peacock feather tufts consisting of more than 200 pieces. The villagers in India formerly collect for export to Western lands, until such export is prohibited in order to protect this species. Of course, in the country, the feathers are still used as a fan and a variety of other interesting products.
At night, a male peacock slowly climbing up tall trees to find a suitable place to perch. In the mornings, the process is reversed as they slowly down the tree. These creatures may spoil your eyes with beauty, but do not expect their singing that good. Their melancholy cry broke the silence of the night until the birds start looking for food.
Peacock is the omnivorous-they eat just about anything. Among them are insects, lizards, and sometimes even small snakes, as well as seeds, grains, lentils, and tender roots of plants.
Although seem arrogant, peacock can be very protective. Peafowl quickly detect dangers, like a cat lurking, and responded with a run through the woods, shouting loudly to warn of the danger approaching. Peafowl on other people to do it. They ran as fast as lightning, one behind the other. However, peahen refused to leave her children, even while facing great danger.
Apparently, feathers long jumbainya not slow down his movement, though it seems to make the bird less comfortable while trying to fly. However, after a male peacock takes off, it flew at high speed, while flapping its wings very quickly.
At the age of eight months, children are ready to leave their mother and start taking care of yourself. Their departure helps the mother to prepare for the next period of rearing offspring. Young male peacock feathers begin to grow their characteristic tufts at the age of eight months, but new feathers grow perfect at the age of four.
