Once considered a symbol of the Evil Eye the eye-spots on the train of a Peacock is a stunning adornment to their magnificent breeding plumage

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Once considered a symbol of the Evil Eye the eye-spots on the train of a Peacock is a stunning adornment to their magnificent breeding plumage display. Originally from the forests of India, the Peacock is now domesticated and has been established in many other parts of the world.

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Size: 4500px × 3307px
Location: Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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