Once the eggs hatch, the female peacock will care for the chicks, teaching them how to forage for food and avoid predators. The male peacock will not participate in chick-rearing and will often mate with multiple females during the breeding season.

Typically runs from late February to early August .

The cycle shifts to match their local spring and summer months. The Courtship Ritual: "Train-Rattling"

If you’re fortunate enough to witness peacock mating season in the wild (or even in a large sanctuary), remember: