04/09/2013
Things Appraisers See: The Peacock Edition
During routine inspection, one of
our amazing appraisers came across some of the most beautiful and recognizable
birds. Actually, bird is the not the
correct term, rather, they are a part of the pheasant family. Want to learn
more while enjoying their picture? Here
are some fun facts about peacocks:
our amazing appraisers came across some of the most beautiful and recognizable
birds. Actually, bird is the not the
correct term, rather, they are a part of the pheasant family. Want to learn
more while enjoying their picture? Here
are some fun facts about peacocks:
- Peacock refers only to the
male. Female peacocks are called Peahens
and while referring to both the male and females, they are called Peafowl. - When peafowl gather in groups,
they are called parties. - There are three species of
Peafowl; two are native to Asia and the third to Africa - The peacock’s large colorful fan
is made up to some 200 long feathers. - Peafowl offspring are called
Peachicks. - The most common peafowl found in
the United States in zoos and parks are Indian Peafowl. They have a bright blue head and neck. - Peafowl have 11 different
calls. Peacocks, however, are more vocal
than peahens. - The eye looking spots on the
peacocks train are called Ocelli. In the
peacock’s second year, they grow their first long train of feathers; however, the
feathers will not have any Ocelli.
