1, peacock species classification

Peacock is a beautiful and gorgeous tall bird, and its variety is very rich. According to the color of feathers and the shape of eye spots, it can be roughly divided into two categories: green peacock and blue peacock.

Green peacocks refer to those peacocks whose whole body is mainly green, with a bunch of short feathers made of blue and black on their heads and a colorful feather bundle on their backs. Its tail feathers are conical, with different lengths, and the longest can reach 2 meters.

Blue peacocks are dominated by blue tones, and their eye spots are in the shape of sunflowers. _ The feathers on our heads are also blue, but they are bluer and purplish than those of green peacocks. While the broad edges of its feathers are dark blue or green. The tail is like a round fan, and its posture is quite gorgeous.

2. Specific peacock species and pictures.

In addition to the green peacock and the blue peacock, there are many varieties of peacock, and there are as many as 12 strains according to the differences of feathers, colors and eye spot shapes.

① White peacock (also called silver peacock) is a very rare peacock species. Its feathers show perfect pure white, which is very elegant, just like a beautiful woman in a white dress.

② Purple peacock, whose feathers have purple luster, presents a very special aesthetic feeling.

③ Peacock with black belly, characterized by dark belly, has shorter feathers on the tail flap, and the shorter feathers are black and white, showing an elegant and mysterious style.

(4) the red peacock, its feathers show a bright red, very dazzling. The color of the red peacock is brighter than other peacock breeds.

3. Breeding and protection of peacocks

In southern China, peacock breeding has a history of hundreds of years. At the same time, due to human factors such as deforestation and environmental pollution, the population of wild peacocks is decreasing year by year. In order to protect this precious species, the method of peacock artificial breeding has been popularized in many places. In the process of peacock breeding, we should pay attention to the problems of peacock's diet, hygiene, environment and climate to avoid its illness or other injuries.

In the wild, the area where peacocks are located also needs to be protected to avoid poaching. This can be achieved by strengthening law enforcement and reducing illegal killing of peacocks.

4. Cultural symbol of peacock.

Peacock is a very important symbol in China traditional culture. In ancient China, peacocks were endowed with mysterious and religious status, and were often used as protectors in Taoism and Buddhism.

In addition, peacocks are endowed with symbolic meanings such as auspiciousness, wealth and auspicious celebration. Peacock patterns and images are often used in celebrations such as Chinese New Year and weddings, which symbolizes beauty and auspiciousness.