Peacock Crests Sense Vibrations From Mating Tail Displays ...
Dec 21, 2018 · On the heads of both male and female peafowl, there’s a crest of stiff, spatula-like feathers that resemble the helmet of a Roman centurion. It’s a flamboyant, standout trait that, under the...
The Anatomy of Peacocks: Understanding Their Features!
Mar 17, 2023 · Anatomy of the Peacock’s Head and Crest. The head of the peacock is small in comparison to its body size and is adorned with a distinctive crest of feathers. The crest is composed of elongated feathers that form a fan-like structure on the top of the bird’s head.
10 Brilliant Facts About Peacocks - Mental Floss
Feb 22, 2023 · A peahen’s sensitive crest. / Mohamed Tlili/500px/Getty Images. A female peacock has special sensors in her crest that allow her to feel the vibrations of mate who may be located far away.
Watch a peacock get a female's attention—by making ... - AAAS
Nov 28, 2018 · When a peacock catches the attention of a female, he doesn't just turn her head—he makes it vibrate. That's the surprising conclusion of a new study, which finds that a male peafowl's tail feathers create low-frequency sounds that cause feathers on the females' heads to quiver.
Female Peacocks (Male vs Female: Identification Guide)
May 9, 2022 · Female peafowl, aka peahens, are not nearly as lavish as their male counterparts. However, they’re still large and beautiful birds, with soft-brown chestnut plumage, a metallic-green neck, and a distinct head crest. Peacock are polygamous and mate with 3 to 5 females in one breeding season.
14 Brilliant Peacock Facts You Might Not Know - Animal World
Feb 19, 2024 · A peacock’s crest acts as a sensor for mating. A female peacock features unique sensors in its crest that allow it to detect the vibrations of a mate who is located far away. According to The Atlantic , the plumage is tuned to vibrate at the same frequency at which the exhibiting peacock shakes his tail.
Colorful Peacocks Impress Females with Good Vibes
Dec 24, 2018 · Colorful Peacocks Impress Females with Good Vibes. Peafowls' head crests are specifically tuned to the vibrations produced by feather-rattling male peacocks, thus acting as a sort of...