How to Find a Peacock

Peafowl are large birds that originated from the Indian subcontinent. The male peafowl, the peacock, has a stunning trail of feathers that can be fanned into a scintillating display of color. However, the tail is not the only beautiful part of these birds. Their chests and neck are a deep dark blue violet, and their backs are a deep, metallic greenish bronze. The jewel-like colors are so stunning that these birds have been transported throughout the world to brighten outdoor areas. Some have become feral; others are domesticated.

Things You'll Need

  • Travel plans
  • Map
  • Local advice
  • Phone book
  • Computer
  • Internet connection
  • Money
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Instructions

  1. Buying a Peacock

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      Peacocks eat seeds, nuts and many types of grain.

      Consult Birds Now (http://www.birdsnow.com/peacock.htm), an online aviary classified system that offers many peacocks for sale. The birds can be shipped.

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      Female peafowl are much plainer than males.

      Visit your local aviary or pet shop. Locate them through a consultation of the phone book, the Internet or through your local network of friends and family. If the nearest aviary does not have peacocks, they can likely do a special order or point you in the right direction.

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      Peacocks are considered sacred in some places.

      Locate breeders near you. Consult Craigslist, the yellow pages and your social network. You may be in for a bit of a drive.

    Finding Feral Peacocks

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      Visit India. Peacocks are considered sacred here, and have multiplied as a result. Visit other countries, such as Palestine and Greece, to see feral peacocks that are the distant descendents of those brought from India long ago.

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      Scientists are not sure why peacocks developed these feathers.

      Visit California and Florida. Although many other states have feral peafowl populations, these states have the most.

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      Visit Hawaii. Learn about Frances Sinclair, who first introduced the birds on Kauai in 1860. Observe the stable, feral populations that are now established on all the major Hawaiian islands.