OH NO! All the peacocks lost their tail feathers!

Aug 7, 2025 | Cape May County Zoo

OH NO! All the peacocks lost their tail feathers! 😲

Don’t be alarmed! This is a natural molt that happens every year after the breeding season ends. During the summer months, hormone changes trigger peacocks to drop all their long display feathers, a process called molting. Then, they will regrow those

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