Why Are Male Peacocks So Colorful?

Annie

Listening — Intermediate Level
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Activity

Watch the video and answer the questions

  1. The prettier the feather, the more   they are.
  2. Females are brown to blend in with the   .
  3. A colorful female could be   for her eggs.
  4. There's always a   why an animal is the way it is.
  5. The narrator compares the male feathers with flowers and refers to them as   .
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Discussion

Practice your writing skills by discussing the questions below

  1. Describe what a male peacock looks like.
  2. What is your favorite bird?
  3. Peacock feathers are sometimes considered bad luck. Where do you think that superstition comes from?
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