Need a bird identified please

[Ess]

Hi, i just signed up because i couldn't find what i need on the net, google being google.

A bird landed in our graden, and the best i can describe it as was a white peacock. It was about that size, and had yellow/orange lets quite thick. I grabbed my phone to get a picture but it walked away through a hedge and out of sight.

Any ideas? It was totally white.

Thank you very much.

Ess.

[aeshna5]

If it looked like a white Peacock, maybe that's what it was? Could it have otherwise possibly a white Pheasant?

[Ess]

I can't be sure, but i think it may have been too tall to be a pheasant as it did have long legs. If it were a white peacock, where could it have come from, and how would a peacock survive in the uk (food etc)?

[htcdude]

A white peacock would be quite distinct, if you search Google Images for 'white peacock' I'm sure you could tell us right away if it was or not.

If it wasn't, as aeshna5 said it may be a pheasant (they can be quite upright when on the move) or maybe a Partridge of some sort.

Nige

[faz]

white pea fowl are quite common from private collections /zoos etc it will be fed by owner but if not lots of natural food in the wild uk at moment

[Ess]

I had a look on google images and i think it is a white peahen, thanks all!

Thought this site looked familiar, it's awesome

[Kayleigh]

Egret got lost..

[Ess]

someone knocked on our door earlier asking if we had seen their white peahen lol. so that's the end of that chapter. out of interest, can they do any damage if we were to try and grab it for them next time it's in the garden.

[werdnal]

Originally Posted by Ess

someone knocked on our door earlier asking if we had seen their white peahen lol. so that's the end of that chapter. out of interest, can they do any damage if we were to try and grab it for them next time it's in the garden.

Any bird will peck and scratch if you try to pick it up. Even our chickens who I handle often, will struggle if they get the chance.

You might be able to throw something over it if you get close enough, a towel or blanket, and wrap it up quickly to stop it struggling. Try giving it some food - peanuts (unsalted), small pieces of bread, raisens/currants etc - just to try to win its confidence a bit and let you get closer.

Even better, if you have a shed or garage, lead a trail of food to tempt it inside, then shut the door behind it.

[Pipa]

Originally Posted by Ess

someone knocked on our door earlier asking if we had seen their white peahen lol. so that's the end of that chapter. out of interest, can they do any damage if we were to try and grab it for them next time it's in the garden.

LOL, i hope they get it back