She will often stand directly behind a displaying male, then walk in front of him or circle him. If uninterested, she simply walks away. If interested, she will to the ground—the solicitation posture .
If the female approaches within 10–15 meters, the male initiates the iconic full display. peacock mating behavior
Contrary to their flamboyant counterparts, peahens are cryptically colored to blend into the brush while nesting. In the mating process, they hold all the power. She will often stand directly behind a displaying