Insufficient diet and prolonged exposure to heat are often the cause of the premature dropping of the feathers of the peacock's colorful display of their magnificent feathers.
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The mineral known as "peacock ore" is actually bornite, which is a copper ore with a striking iridescent multicolored surface that resembles the feathers of a peacock. Bornite is commonly found in copper deposits around the world.
Chalcopyrite is nicknamed peacock ore because of its iridescent colors that resemble the feathers of a peacock. The mineral's surface can exhibit a range of colors including blues, purples, and greens, giving it a vibrant and eye-catching appearance.
When feathers are placed in water covered with oil, the oil sticks to the feathers and makes them water repellent. This disrupts the feather's ability to trap air and repel water, causing them to become waterlogged and lose their insulating properties.
A male peacock is called a peacock. The term "peacock" is used to refer to both male and female peafowls, but the term "peacock" is often used colloquially to specifically refer to the males.
Peacock Sound is in Antarctica.