2. The tail feathers of male peacocks are also their display tools. In the breeding season, male peacocks will compete to show their tail feathers, show their strength and beauty to the opposite sex and compete for female peacocks.

During the courtship performance, the male peacock put up its tail under the tail screen. So that the tail screen stands up and moves forward, and when the courtship performance reaches its climax, the tail feather vibrates, flashes and glows, making a giggle.

3. Male peacocks will also spread their tail feathers when they are in danger, because the eye-like markings on their tails can confuse and deter natural enemies, and they will constantly shake their tails and make a rustling sound.

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Peacock is regarded as a civilized bird because of its gorgeous feathers and elegant manners, and has the reputation of "Wen Bird". The ancients also summarized the peacock's "nine virtues" according to its living habits, which further promoted the peacock to an elegant realm. In the "Buzi" pattern of official uniforms in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the three products of civil servants are peacock pictures. In addition, peacock feathers have become a symbol of rank and power.

Peacocks are famous all over the world because they can open their screens. It is said that "sometimes pride is like a peacock" will not open in disorder, so it is regarded as an auspicious sign. A work of art with the theme of "Proud as a Peacock" symbolizes auspiciousness and peace.

People's Network-"Wenqin" Peacock has "Nine Virtues"

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