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There should be a section focusing on the breeding of peafowl and how they are domesticated in regions now in which some are even selectively bred.

This article does not specify the general length of peafowls. It ranges for each breed, as do their wingspans.

There is also no specification as to how much peafowls weigh generally in this article. It seems as if this would be important on a page focusing on the animal.

The history of the distribution of peafowls to parts of Syria, Egypt and the meditteranean is not discussed. The history of how this bird was introduced to other parts of the world could be significant to note in this article.

Relating to : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peafowl

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The train of the Indian peacock ranges from 1.4-1.6 meters in length and accounts for more than 60% of the bird's entire length (2.3 meters).

Citation: "Indian Peafowl." Fact Sheet. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2014. 

Sexual Selection in Peafowls Final Draft
Nonrandom mating occurs in many species in nature. For some cases, this transpires in order to obtain the most “ideal” genes that a mate can provide in the next generation. This type of mating may also prove the mate’s overall fitness. Intersexual selection and intrasexual selection are both portions of nonrandom mating and can be seen distinctly in peacocks. It is commonly known for peacocks to display their long, colorful tails for peahens in order to influence the female’s choice for copulation. Although displaying their tails is known to influence the decision of the peahen, this is not the only factor that the peahen considers when choosing their mate. Peahens consider the colors of the peacock’s ocelli, the parts of the train, and the vocalization and behavior display of the peacock. Peacocks are in reference to the male peafowl as the peahen is in the female peafowl. Peacocks can be found in many diverse regions around the world. The most commonly known area for peacocks to reside in is India. This magnificent creature is a prime example spoken about when the topic of intersexual selection is brought up in evolution due to the intricate process it goes through to impress its mate. In intersexual selection, the female chooses its mate among many to copulate with based on what the male offers to her amongst others. The peacock is equipped with an elaborate train that includes more than one hundred and fifty feathers containing numerous iridescent eye-looking patterns called ocellus (Dakin). Each occelus contains many diverse colors including a dark purple-black center surrounded by regions of blue-green and bronze-gold. Many different species also display ocelli in their wings for mating purposes. Two species in particular display this include the Polyplectron (peacock-pheasants) and Argusianus (argus pheasants)(Sun). Polyplectron contain ocelli amongst different feather types including its tail, flight feathers and the mantle whereas Argusianus has them distributed on its wing feathers solely. The use of ocelli in intersexual selection in these species suggests an evolutionary pattern of ocelli over time. Although it may seem so, the amount of ocelli and the length of the train that peacocks have are not the only factors that influence a peahen to choose a peacock as their mate for copulation. Many believe that these factors would display the peacock’s overall fitness and condition. However, these aspects of the peacock actually do not represent the peacock’s physiology at all (Takahashi). The success of mating for peacocks lies in the attraction of the female to their display. The large proportion of success in copulations for peacocks lies in the plumage of colors of the males’ eyespots and the angle in which they are displayed. In a study conducted by Roslyn Dakin and Robert Montgomerie, it was shown that the ocelli illuminated in specific angles during male courtship proved to be a major factor in the triumph of a peahen’s decision to choose them amongst other males. The correct angle in which their colors are shown to be more illuminated allows for the female to become more attracted to the male even if they contain a smaller train and less ocelli than other peacocks. (Dakin) Different parts of the train may suggest different interests for peahens as well. In an experiment directed by Jessica L. Yorzinski, the eye movements of peahens were carefully watched while they chose which mate they decided to copulate with. As a result, it was found that the peahens would shift their eye sight from the peacocks display, to their surrounding environment, to different parts of the peacock’s train throughout the display from the male. The lower train is usually evaluated during close-up courtship and the upper train is more of a long-distance attraction signal. It was also found that actions such as train rattling and wing shaking also kept the peahens attention. This suggests that the evolution of a variety of different display components increases the chance that a male will win over a peahen’s attention. This study overall suggests that female cognitive progress and selective attention plays an essential role in sexual selection in this species (L. Platt). Although an intricate display catches a peahen’s attention, the Redundant Signal Hypothesis also plays a crucial role in keeping this attention on the peacock’s display. The Redundant Signal Hypothesis explains that while each signal that a male projects is about the same quality, the addition of multiple signals enhances the reliability of that mate. This idea also suggests that the success of multiple signaling is not only due to the repetitiveness of the signal, but also of multiple receivers of the signal. In the peacock species, males congregate a communal display during breeding season and the peahens observe. Peacocks first defend their territory through intra-sexual behavior, defending their areas from intruders. They fight for areas within the congregation in order to display a strong front for the peahens. Central positions are usually taken by older, dominant males which influences mating success. Certain morphological and behavioral traits come in to play during inter and intra-sexual selection which include train length for territory acquisition and visual and vocal displays involved in mate choice by peahens (Loyau). In courtship, vocalization stands to be a primary way for peacocks to attract peahens. Some studies suggest that intricate song displayed amongst birds prove to be impressive by females, whereas other studies prove high call rates to be more successful. Singing in peacocks usually occurs either before, after, and sometimes during copulation to alert others of mating. Alerting other males of mating may function to reduce interference or to synchronize breeding times (Yorzinski). Vocalizations by birds suggest many characteristics of a male that demonstrate attractiveness to a female. One of these includes the signaler’s ability to avoid certain costs associated with producing the call itself. This can be displayed in two different categories: intrinsic and extrinsic costs. Intrinsic costs reflect the fitness of the male and their ability to take time away from other activities such as foraging. Extrinsic costs display those in which the male is able to produce this signal even considering the predation risk. Vocalization is a highly risky process for males since it draws attention to them from predators. However, if a male is able to still vocalize, it proves his braveness and ability to protect their mate in the face of predators. At times, the repetition of vocalization to attract females can cause significant energy costs as well for peacocks. The recurrence of vocal tactics to attract females is also a display of the male’s stamina, which in turn proves one’s overall fitness to the peahen. Another method of peacocks to display vocal cues to impress peahens becomes apparent in the cumulative assessment model proposed by Payne (1998). This model is mainly exclusive to aggressive competitions rather than courtship and is displayed when a female challenges a male physically in order to test his fitness. If he is successful in withstanding her personal attacks towards him, he is deemed worthy of mating (Mowles). In conclusion, peacocks are surely known for their intricate displays towards peahens for copulation and breeding purposes and rightfully so. However, intersexual/intrasexual selection, colors, angles displayed of the ocelli, the parts of the train, and vocalization also display major factors when it comes to breeding among peafowls. These factors all play a significant role for a peahen to decide whether a peacock is physically fit for them to choose them as their mate. They also help the female decide if the male contains the genes that deem best fit for them to carry on to their offspring. It is important to understand the role of male courtship in female choice within intersexual selection. Evolutionary studies exemplify how important a male’s role plays in the overall scheme of passing on genes to future generations and how to best allow for a species to survive.

References Dakin, Roslyn, and Robert Montgomerie. "Eye for an Eyespot: How Iridescent Plumage Ocelli Influence Peacock Mating Success." Ebscohost. The Original Journal of the ISBE, 2013. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. Loyau, Adeline, Michel S. Jalme, and Gabriele Sorci. "Intra- and Intersexual Selection for Multiple Traits in the Peacock (Pavo Cristatus)." Ebscohost. Blackwell Verlag, 2005. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. Mowles, Sophie L., and Terry J. Ord. " Repetitive signals and mate choice: insights from contest theory." Elsevier, 2012. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. Rosenthal, Gil. "What Is It like to Be a Peahen?" Ebscohost. N.p., 6 Sept. 1992. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. Sun, Keping, Kelly A. Meiklejohn, Brant C. Faircloth, Travis C. Glenn, Edward L. Braun, and Rebecca T. Kimball. " The evolution of peafowl and other taxa with ocelli(eyespots): a phylogenomic approach." of the Royal Society, 16 July 2014. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. Takahashi, Mariko, Hiroyuki Arita, Mariko Hiraiwa-Hasegawa, and Toshikaz Hasegawa. "Peahens Do Not Prefer Peacocks with More Elaborate Trains." Elsevier, 2007. Web. 30 Oct. 2014. Yorzinski, Jessica L., and K. R. Annop. "Peacock Copulation Calls Attract Distant Females." Ebscohost. Brill, 5 Nov. 2012. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. Yorzinski, Jessica L., Gail L. Patricelli, Jason S. Babcock, John M. Pearson, and Michael L. Platt. "Through Their Eyes: Selective Attention in Peahens During Courtship.” The Journal of Experimental Biology, 2 Apr. 2013. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.

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Edit made under section titled "Evolution and Sexual Selection"

The large proportion of success in copulations for peacocks lies in the plumage of colors of the males’ eyespots and the angle in which they are displayed. In a study conducted by Roslyn Dakin and Robert Montgomerie, it was shown that the ocelli illuminated in specific angles during male courtship proved to be a major factor in the triumph of a peahen’s decision to choose them amongst other males. The correct angle in which their colors are shown to be more illuminated allows for the female to become more attracted to the male even if they contain a smaller train and less ocelli than other peacocks. Different parts of the train may suggest different interests for peahens as well. In an experiment directed by Jessica L. Yorzinski, the eye movements of peahens were carefully watched while they chose which mate they decided to copulate with. As a result, it was found that the peahens would shift their eye sight from the peacocks display, to their surrounding environment, to different parts of the peacock’s train throughout the display from the male. The lower train is usually evaluated during close-up courtship and the upper train is more of a long-distance attraction signal. It was also found that actions such as train rattling and wing shaking also kept the peahens attention. This suggests that the evolution of a variety of different display components increases the chance that a male will win over a peahen’s attention. This study overall suggests that female cognitive progress and selective attention plays an essential role in sexual selection in this species. Although an intricate display catches a peahen’s attention, the Redundant Signal Hypothesis also plays a crucial role in keeping this attention on the peacock’s display. The Redundant Signal Hypothesis explains that while each signal that a male projects is about the same quality, the addition of multiple signals enhances the reliability of that mate. This idea also suggests that the success of multiple signaling is not only due to the repetitiveness of the signal, but also of multiple receivers of the signal. In the peacock species, males congregate a communal display during breeding season and the peahens observe. Peacocks first defend their territory through intra-sexual behavior, defending their areas from intruders. They fight for areas within the congregation in order to display a strong front for the peahens. Central positions are usually taken by older, dominant males which influences mating success. Certain morphological and behavioral traits come in to play during inter and intra-sexual selection which include train length for territory acquisition and visual and vocal displays involved in mate choice by peahens. In courtship, vocalization stands to be a primary way for peacocks to attract peahens. Some studies suggest that intricate song displayed amongst birds prove to be impressive by females, whereas other studies prove high call rates to be more successful. Singing in peacocks usually occurs either before, after, and sometimes during copulation to alert others of mating. Alerting other males of mating may function to reduce interference or to synchronize breeding times. Vocalizations by birds suggest many characteristics of a male that demonstrate attractiveness to a female. One of these includes the signaler’s ability to avoid certain costs associated with producing the call itself. This can be displayed in two different categories: intrinsic and extrinsic costs. Intrinsic costs reflect the fitness of the male and their ability to take time away from other activities such as foraging. Extrinsic costs display those in which the male is able to produce this signal even considering the predation risk. Vocalization is a highly risky process for males since it draws attention to them from predators. However, if a male is able to still vocalize, it proves his braveness and ability to protect their mate in the face of predators. At times, the repetition of vocalization to attract females can cause significant energy costs as well for peacocks. The recurrence of vocal tactics to attract females is also a display of the male’s stamina, which in turn proves one’s overall fitness to the peahen. Another method of peacocks to display vocal cues to impress peahens becomes apparent in the cumulative assessment model proposed by Payne (1998). This model is mainly exclusive to aggressive competitions rather than courtship and is displayed when a female challenges a male physically in order to test his fitness. If he is successful in withstanding her personal attacks towards him, he is deemed worthy of mating