Peacocks at Castle Blair, central Highlands. For no particular reason, most of the castles we visited had peacocks. Peacocks are actually native to southeastern Asia and Malaysia, but their brilliant plumage brought them to courts in China, the Middle East, Rome, and Europe. They also were considered a banquet bird until the American turkey was introduced in Europe in the 16th century. © 2004 Lawrence I. Charters |
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