The stunning video showing a compilation of peacocks opening their tails is leaving internet users awestruck by its beauty!
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The clip, shared on Instagram at the end of January, shows peacocks of various colors opening their tails. The video has already received over 5.7 million views and thousands of comments from internet users who were impressed by the scene.
“What a beauty,” said one Instagram user. “It’s a magnificent bird,” commented another. “My God, what a beauty,” affirmed a third internet user. “No technology compares to our beautiful nature,” emphasized another.
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Ever wondered why peacocks open their tails like this? According to the Prime Magazine website, peacocks have elaborate iridescent feathers that spread out in a fan shape to attract females during mating season.
These feathers are colorful due to the presence of microscopic structures called photonic crystals. These crystals reflect and refract light, producing the iridescent effect that gives the feathers their distinctive appearance.
The brighter and more colorful the feathers, the more attractive the peacock is to potential mates. This is because the shine and intensity of the colors indicate that the peacock is healthy and genetically fit for mating.
