Peacocks in Bloom

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Come visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo peacocks who are coming into full bloom. It is not unusual to see several peacocks “strutting their stuff” around the Zoo during your visit. Our peacocks roam free here on the mountain and provide wonderful photo opportunities at every turn. The peacocks keep their full plumage (feathers) from March through mid-July, so make sure not to miss this time of year to see their beautiful colors.

Fun Facts about Peacocks:
• Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants (typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails. These tail feathers, or coverts, spread out in a distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length and boast colorful "eye" markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues.
• The term "peacock" is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl.
• Peacocks are ground-feeders that eat insects, plants, and small creatures.
• The blue peacock lives in India and Sri Lanka, while the green peacock is found in Java and Myanmar (Burma).
• The peacock’s beak is, on average, an inch long in a full-grown bird.
• Peacocks have a crest, or crown, on top their head, making them appear even more regal.