Introduction: Peacocks are brightly colored and open their tails to court mates. They are interesting representatives in the animal kingdom. The following is a collection of sayings about peacocks. Welcome everyone to read and refer to them!
Sayings about peacocks:
1. The peacock spreads its wings and raises its tail; its tail is raised high
2. A peacock wears a phoenix crown - official (crown) on top of official (crown)
3. A crow pretends to be a peacock - neither fish nor fowl
4. A peacock wears chicken feathers on its head - one Language (feather) pun (crown)
5. When a peacock meets a phoenix - not as good as
6. A pheasant becomes a peacock - the better and better
7 , The dung beetle flies with the peacock—cannot turn into a handsome bird
8. The peacock plays with the duster—cannot show up despite the plan. Poems about the peacock:
"New Odes of Yutai·An ancient poem written by Jiao Zhongqing's wife" "("Peacock Flying Southeast"): The peacock flies southeast, lingering for five miles.
"Ode to Changmen" by Sima Xiangru of the Han Dynasty: "The peacocks gather together and stand next to each other, and the Xuanji whistles and chants."
Liu Xiang of the Han Dynasty "Shuoyuan·Miscellaneous Words" : "A husband loves his mouth, a peacock loves his feathers, and a tiger and leopard loves his claws. These are all the ways to treat the body."
Wei Zhonghui's "Peacock Fu": "There is a great bird from Yanfang, inspired by the harmonious ritual. . The beautiful essence hangs down to the south. The green ridge is hanging down to the south, and the tail is curled up. If the wind blows, the flowers and feathers are mixed. The scales are intertwined, the grass is scattered, the eyes are clear, and the wings are spread out, and the posture is vigorous; or the feet are hesitating, whistling and buzzing. "("Art and Literature Collection" 91) < /p>
Tang Shen Yazhi's "Writing Qiao Qiaowen for People": "Fake literary feathers are like a peacock, and make a good husband beautiful."
Song Sun Guangxian's "Bapai Man": "Peacock Tail" The long golden thread is afraid of people flying into the lilac. "
Zhong Kuanhong's poem "Hello, Dear Beijing": "Chairman Mao borrowed wings from the peacock and carried the children from the border to fly. Beijing!"
The second poem of Tang Dynasty Du Fu's "Send Xing Xing to Old Friends in Jiuge and Old Courtyards in Northern Province": "Recalling the carefree worship class yesterday, I served the dragon's face last year and today, the unicorn does not move the furnace smoke. Above, the peacock slowly spreads its fan and returns."
When the poor peacock first arrived, the beauty opened a pond for you. ——Wang Jian's "Poetry for Injuring Wei Ling's Peacock"
The peacock flies southeast, lingering for five miles - Han Yuefu's "Peacock Flying Southeast" ancient poem was written by Jiao Zhongqing's wife
The peacock is unknown to the cow Corner, thirsty to drink cold spring and touch it. ——Du Fu's "A Journey to the Red Sky"
Where does the peacock fly east to rest? The wife of a small official in Lujiang is Zhongqing. ——Li Bai's "The Housewife of Lujiang"
The peacock sleeps in the high pavilion, and the cherries brush against the short eaves. ——Wen Tingyun's "Odd Questions"
Wherever the mandarin ducks and brocade belts are thrown, the peacocks and robes will pay them there. ——Zhang Hu "Feeling the Death of General Wang Zhezhi and Prostitute"
The cherries are ripe in the red bead tent, and the peacocks are idle on the golden tail screen. ——Wen Tingyun's "Occasionally Traveling"
The peacock defies the sky and all the waves are flying, and the golden rooster blocks the road and hesitates. ——Xu Zhonglin's "The Romance of the Gods"
Extension: Classification of peacocks:
Blue Peacock
The blue peacock has a wide fan-shaped crest. The body feathers of male blue peacocks are mainly metallic blue-green. There are obvious differences in the appearance of male and female blue peacocks. The female blue peacock is gray with a white belly. Some subspecies have a small amount of green light on their necks, but they are far less colorful than the male birds. The female bird is almost the same size as the male bird, but has no tail screen and an unattractive appearance. Males have spurs on their feet, females have no spurs. Peacocks inhabit open lowland forests, flocking during the day and roosting in high trees at night. During the reproductive season, each male peacock has 2 to 5 female peacocks. Each female bird lays 4 to 8 slightly white eggs, which are laid in depressions on the ground.
As an ornamental bird, the peacock is the main exhibit animal in many zoos around the world and has long been famous in the Old World. Although blue peacocks are native to hot and humid areas, they can also survive in northern winter; green peacocks cannot withstand too cold climates. [5]
Blue peacock is also the most cultivated peacock species. After the state approved the breeding of peacocks, the breeding of peacock seedlings has appeared all over the country, which has effectively reduced the malicious killing of peacocks, and at the same time also Satisfy people's demand for rare birds and game. Peacocks are full of treasures. Artificially bred peacocks can be eaten, viewed, and used as various handicrafts or specimens.
Green Peacock
Green Peacock (national first-level protected animal)---the queen of birds (there are 7 main colors, namely copper, green, purple, blue, The female green peacock has the same appearance color as the male bird, but has no tail screen, a green light on the tail and no eye spots, and the distance is smaller than that of the male bird)
Yunnan Provincial Forestry Department. Official website, China's last green peacock
Yunnan Provincial Forestry Department official website, China's last green peacock
Scientific name: Pavo muticus
English name: Green Peafowl
p>The green peacock, also known as the Javan peacock, has long crest feathers and bright yellow cheeks. Males are famous for their ability to open their tails. The male peacock has emerald green feathers and a copper-colored luster on its lower back.
The upper tail coverts are particularly developed. They are usually gathered behind the back and stretched out to a length of about 1 meter, which is the so-called "peacock's tail spread". These feathers are gorgeous and colorful, with long and slender feathers like golden-green velvet. Their ends also have numerous large eye-shaped spots composed of purple, blue, yellow, red and other colors. When they are opened, they reflect light, like countless small mirrors. So bright and eye-catching. They have stout bodies, the male bird is about 1.4 meters long, and the female bird is about 1.1 meter long. The cluster of feather crests standing high on the head is also unique. Male and female green peacocks have roughly the same appearance. Each neck feather is dark blue edged with green, like round fish scales. The female green peacock has no tail screen, and its feather color is roughly the same as that of the male bird. Its belly is dark brown with a strong green light, its back is dark brown with a green light, and its shoulders have a bright blue metallic luster, but it is not as beautiful as the male peacock.
Because green peacocks are aggressive, they must be kept separately from other birds.