The peacock is a very beautiful bird. It is found in most parts of India. Peacock is our national bird.
Peacocks are of bright greenish-blue colour. It has a long beautiful neck. Its long feathers have moon-like spots. They are mixed with green, blue, yellow and golden colors. It has long legs and a crown. Its neck is bright dark blue. It is very graceful. It dances in rainy season. When the peacock spreads its tail, the tail looks like a big colourful fan.
Peacock mainly lives on foodgrains and insects.The female peacock is called peahen.
The peahen is not so attractive. It is smaller in size. It is a brown bird. It has no colourful feathers. Its legs are rough and ugly.