Indian peafowl Pavo cristatus

Animals in our sanctuary

Romeo

Date taken in

04-11-2021

Romeo lived together with another peacock on a small farm. When the owners had to move to a flat, the animals could not go with them and they looked for a new home for the animals where they could be taken care of together. Fortunately, there was room for them here in De Zonnegloed.

Juliette

Date taken in

04-11-2021

Juliette lived together with another peacock on a small farm. When the owners had to move to a flat, the animals could not go with them and they looked for a new home for the animals where they could be taken care of together. Fortunately, there was room for them here in De Zonnegloed.

Agnetha

Date taken in

09-04-2022

Agnetha was left behind by her previous owners when they moved. The neighbours heard Agnetha calling and fortunately found her in time in a locked pen. She can now enjoy a loving home in a spacious enclosure with conspecifics.

Where does he feel most at home?

The Indian peafowl loves to live in the open spaces of a forest.

What's his favourite food?

They love to eat seeds, cereals, herbs, fruit and vegetables, but like to vary with an insect or a worm. If necessary they will eat a small snake or other animals.

Fun fact

The males have an extended tail covering consisted of long and strong feathers. The 150 feathers all have a peacock eye as design. The male will set up its tail at the end of winter to conquer a female. If a female shows interest, het male will turn its back towards the female, so she needs to walk around him to see his beautiful feathers.