Peacock at the Calgary Zoo

Peacocks are native to South Asia and are associated with grace and beauty in many cultures. They are known for their colorful feathers and large tail, which they sometimes display, just as I caught in the first image. At the Calgary Zoo they will roam free around the grounds in the spring and summer months. Their natural habitat is woodlands and forests, and they will spend most of their day on the ground foraging. They are not picky eaters and will eat almost anything they find on the ground that is edible.