Peacock

Did You Know?

A peacock's magnificent "train" can make up more than 60% of its total body length, yet they are still capable of flying! These feathers are shed every year after the breeding season and regrown. Interestingly, the brilliant colors aren't actually caused by green or blue pigments; they are a result of structural coloration. Microscopic "crystal-like structures" on the feathers reflect different wavelengths of light, creating that shimmering, iridescent effect depending on the angle you look at them.