Peacocks Are Actually Male

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Male birds are actually what you typically think of when you hear the name "peacock."

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Peacocks Are the National Bird of India

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Following the conclusion of mating season, peacocks naturally shed their distinctive feathers, also known as a train.

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Even though the birds can fly, their range is very limited.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to the lesser-known Congo peafowl species.

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Rustling noises accompany the male peacocks' train rattle, which enhances the visual impression.

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Between 10 and 25 years in the wild and up to 50 years in captivity, peafowl have a long lifespan.

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