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Peacocks sometimes fake mating hoots

Noisy males may have learned a benefit of deception

GIVE A HOOT  Peacocks make guys-only noises, including a hoot that may exaggerate their popularity and attract females during breeding season.

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By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

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Even with no female in sight, peacocks sometimes give the distinctive copulation call they hoot during the final rush toward a female.