Peacocks are native to SE Asia, Africa, and India, but not to the Americas. Brought to Florida as pets or tourist attractions, these birds eventually escaped or were released into the wild. Because these avian creatures are so overpopulated within some Floridian landscapes, they have become both a tourist attraction and a pest. Although male peacocks are very beautiful, both the female peahens and males can be very destructive to personal property, messy and aggressive.
Peacocks seem to thrive in Florida due to its mild climate, lack of predators and wealth of insects, leaves and small animals to eat. However, peacocks, or commonly known as peafowl (when referring to both male and female birds), are not officially on the invasive list and are protected by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from inhumane treatment. Contact your county animal control office for acceptability removal options.
Fun facts: group of peacocks is called a harem, peacocks can fly, peacocks also eat figs as apart of their diet, can be destructive to cars and other property during mating season when they become aggressive, peacocks use their feathers to scare off predators like coyotes and bobcats