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When does the peacock put up its feathers?

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The peacock in India, majorly known as the Indian peacock or Blue peacock, is a blue colored flightless bird. It is the national bird of India. The Indian peafowl finds residence among various parts of the Indian subcontinent and is usually found in the drier lowland areas. Peacocks are widely distributed in the wild across South Asia and are protected both culturally in many areas and by law in India. It is a large bird with a length of, from peak to tail, about hundred to hundred and fifty centimeters with weight averaging around five kilograms. The peacock is known for its brightly coloured display of feathers which are generally spread out during mating. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger.

  1. During birth

  2. During flight

  3. During the night

  4. During mating

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