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Peacock
A handsome male walks on the territory of the recreation area in Romashkovo.
A characteristic feature of the male is the strong development of the upper coverts, mistaken for the tail.
The body length is 100-125 cm, the tail is 40-50 cm, the elongated feathers of the upper tail decorated with "eyes" are 120-160 cm. The male weighs 4-4.25 kg.
The head, neck and part of the chest are blue, the back is green, the lower body is black. The female is smaller, more modestly colored and does not have elongated feathers of the upper tail.
The peacock has been known in art, legends, literature and religion for over 3000 years. Domesticated in India, represented in Indian mythology, since 1963 it has been the national bird of India.
Peacock feathers have been an object of trade since ancient times. Medieval knights used peacock feathers to decorate helmets and hats, and maidens used feathers for jewelry. At large feasts, roasted peacocks were served in all their feather glory (this custom persisted until the 16th century, although peacock meat is rather tasteless) and French knights recited vows over them. By the beginning of the 20th century, peacocks were kept relatively rarely to decorate poultry yards and parks, as it was believed that their unpleasant voice and the damage they caused to gardens did not correspond to the pleasure provided by their appearance. Nowadays, they are often kept as an ornamental bird; in India, they are kept semi-domesticated.
Peacock
A handsome male walks on the territory of the recreation area in Romashkovo.
A characteristic feature of the male is the strong development of the upper coverts, mistaken for the tail.
The body length is 100-125 cm, the tail is 40-50 cm, the elongated feathers of the upper tail decorated with "eyes" are 120-160 cm. The male weighs 4-4.25 kg.
The head, neck and part of the chest are blue, the back is green, the lower body is black. The female is smaller, more modestly colored and does not have elongated feathers of the upper tail.
The peacock has been known in art, legends, literature and religion for over 3000 years. Domesticated in India, represented in Indian mythology, since 1963 it has been the national bird of India.
Peacock feathers have been an object of trade since ancient times. Medieval knights used peacock feathers to decorate helmets and hats, and maidens used feathers for jewelry. At large feasts, roasted peacocks were served in all their feather glory (this custom persisted until the 16th century, although peacock meat is rather tasteless) and French knights recited vows over them. By the beginning of the 20th century, peacocks were kept relatively rarely to decorate poultry yards and parks, as it was believed that their unpleasant voice and the damage they caused to gardens did not correspond to the pleasure provided by their appearance. Nowadays, they are often kept as an ornamental bird; in India, they are kept semi-domesticated.