What is the type of fertilization of peacocks?

Answer 1

Peacocks, which are male peafowl, engage in external fertilization, a common reproductive strategy among birds. During mating, the male displays his vibrant tail feathers to attract a female (peahen), and copulation occurs, where the male transfers sperm to the female. The fertilization of the eggs happens inside the female's body after mating, leading to the laying of fertilized eggs.

Answer 2

Peacocks, like all birds, exhibit internal fertilization. During mating, the male peacock (the one with the vibrant plumage) transfers sperm to the female peahen through a cloacal kiss, where their cloacas come into contact. This process allows for the fertilization of the eggs inside the female before they are laid. After fertilization, the peahen will lay the eggs, which are then incubated until they hatch.