Peacock Tails: Do They Really Affect the Bird’s Flight?
Peacock tail feathers are beautiful and iconic, but scientists have long believed that the birds pay a steep price for impressing peahens with their elaborate plumage. Peacocks are not the greatest of flyers, especially when taking off. Their tails are thought to be both too bulky and heavy for the birds to take flight in a hurry, which could be making them more vulnerable to predator attacks. So, do peacoc ...
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