A new addition to the children's contact zoo — white Indian peacocks have arrived from Moscow! These magnificent birds have already adapted and feel great. Learn more about their habitat, features, and significance in Indian culture in our new material.
In the children's contact zoo, there is again a new addition. This time, white Indian peacocks have arrived from Moscow. They have already adapted to their new living environment and are doing well. The peacocks are currently one and a half years old, and the family consists of a male and a female.According to the zoo, these peacocks are found in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka. They live in jungles and wooded areas, on cultivated lands, and near villages, preferring thickets, clearings, and riverbanks.
The male peacock has highly developed upper coverts of its tail.
It is worth noting that the peacock has been the national bird of India since 1963. In many regions of India, the peacock is considered a sacred bird.
Note. Peacocks are a genus of large birds from the subfamily Phasianinae, family Phasianidae, order Galliformes. The elongated tail of peacocks is flat, while that of most pheasants is roof-like.