Male peacocks are among the showiest birds in the world. They like to strut around, displaying their bright iridescent colors and ornate tail plumage shimmering in the sun for all to see. Their ...

A Florida veterinarian said the medical procedure on one male bird is expected to stop at least seven females from reproducing offspring. "We're going to catch one peacock and probably stop seven ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Ever wonder why only male peacocks have such extravagant plumage? We ask caretaker Gwendolyn Cooper at Smithsonian’s National Zoo to explain.