Peacock Mating Behavior [High Speed]

The peahen is highly selective. She evaluates the male based on several specific criteria:

They spend the winter months regrowing the feathers to be ready for the next year’s competition. peacock mating behavior

If watching wild or captive peafowl:

Before visual displays begin, males announce their presence. The peacock emits a loud, piercing scream that carries over long distances. This attracts females to the lek area. If a female lands nearby, the male shifts immediately to visual signaling. The peahen is highly selective