Peacocks are the largest representatives of the order of chickens, however, unlike their relatives, they, namely males, are distinguished by extraordinary beauty.
They gained great popularity due to long feathers, which are revealed in the form of a fan in the area of the tail.
Consider what are these feathers, as well as in what situations these birds "spread tail".
How does a peacock spread its tail and tail
Anyone who has ever seen these beautiful birds knows that they have a beautiful tail that stretches behind them in a train. However, few people know that large and dense feathers, painted in bright colors, are not really a tail. 
Ornithologists call this part a sigh, it grows on the back of a male. The tail is located behind the bright feathers, it serves as a support for the "fan" in a loose position and looks exactly the opposite.
Familiarize yourself with the peacock varieties, as well as find out how the peacock and the white peacock look and live.
Depending on the type of bird, the color range of the uppertail is blue or green, but there are specimens with gold or white plumage. In the center of each feather is a bright eye. Feathers are large and dense, in length can reach up to 160 cm. In the opened state, the “fan” opens up to 300 cm wide.
Causes of feather opening
In the process of observing these birds, ornithologists have identified several reasons as a result of which the peacocks dismiss their beautiful "tails". Consider them.
Did you know? After the female has agreed to the union, the peacock turns to her back. Only experts know that it is by the short tail feathers and the back that the age of the male, his state of health and strength can be determined, which the female does.
Mating season
Most believe that such beauty is given to the male only to attract females to the beginning of their life together. Peacock dismisses his "fan" and begins to dance around the chosen one, rustling with feathers and dying in spectacular poses. 
Scaring enemies
During the mating season, each bird wishes to occupy the most advantageous place. Having defined his companion, the male wants her to be in the best conditions. To achieve this, he often has to sort things out with other peacocks, to compete with them.
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The conflict is solved by demonstrating the magnificence of its tail until the enemy retreats.
Distraction predator
Bright "fan" of the bird is also a means to distract predators. When they are close to the nest, the peacock distracts the predators with the help of beautiful plumage and leads them away from the location of the female with eggs or chicks.
Important! In some countries, it is believed that keeping the feathers of peacocks at home is a disaster.
Communicating with relatives
Few people know that rustling feathers is also a way of communication between peacocks. It turns out that when the angle of inclination of the feathers changes and a small movement, they publish the infrasound with which the birds talk. 
Does a female peacock have a tail
Since we already know that the long feathers, which distinguish the male peacocks from the females, are not the tail, the question is illogical. These birds, regardless of gender, have a small tail, but it is short and nondescript.
Peacocks are extremely beautiful birds, the males stand out especially when they reveal a colorful "fan" behind their backs. Watching them at this moment is a pleasure!
