peafowl

"A look at peacocks, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as the male's colorful plumage, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the protected status of Congo and green peacocks in the world today"--.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells the story of a party of peacocks spending the day in the trees"--.

Describes the three species of iridescent-plumaged pheasants commonly known as peacocks, and traces their influence on folklore, religion, literature, and art.

Naomi, an Amish girl whose elders have impressed upon her the importance of adhering to the simple ways of her people, is horrified when one of her hen eggs hatches into an extremely fancy bird.

Simple text and photos cover each stage in a peachick's development into a full-grown peacock or peahen.

The male peacock s brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock.

Describes the characteristics, habits, behavior, and habitats of peacocks and peahens.

Discusses the history, habits, and characteristics of the peacock.

Describes and presents photos of a peacock's tail feathers and explains what peacocks eat and where they sleep.

An introduction to the peacock, describing the three different peafowl species, looking at the physical traits of the peacock, and discussing where they live, what they eat, their enemies, and their loud calls and honks.