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10 lines on the peacock for kids

The peacock, India's national bird, is a favourite topic in junior classes. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and useful words.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 2 November 2026

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5 lines on the peacock for UKG and Class 1

  1. The peacock is our national bird.
  2. It has beautiful feathers.
  3. Its feathers are blue and green.
  4. It dances when it rains.
  5. I love the peacock.

10 lines on the peacock for Classes 1 to 3

  1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
  2. It is a very beautiful bird.
  3. It has a long neck that is bright blue.
  4. It has a small crest on its head.
  5. Its long tail feathers have eye-like spots.
  6. It spreads its feathers like a fan and dances.
  7. It dances when dark clouds come before rain.
  8. The female is called a peahen.
  9. Peacocks eat seeds, insects and small snakes.
  10. We must protect this lovely bird.

10 lines on the peacock for Classes 4 and 5

  1. The peacock has been the national bird of India since 1963.
  2. The male is called a peacock, the female a peahen, and their babies are called peachicks.
  3. The peacock has a shining blue neck and a crest of feathers on its head.
  4. Its long, colourful train has feathers with eye-like spots.
  5. When it spreads its train like a fan and dances, it is a wonderful sight.
  6. Peacocks often dance at the start of the rainy season.
  7. They live in forests, fields and near villages, and roost in tall trees at night.
  8. They eat grains, insects, lizards and even small snakes.
  9. The peacock is protected by law in India, and hunting it is a crime.
  10. It appears in many Indian stories, paintings and in Lord Krishna's crown.

A short speech on the peacock (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will speak about the peacock, our national bird.

The peacock has a shining blue neck and a long tail full of colourful feathers. When dark clouds gather, it spreads its feathers like a fan and dances. It is one of the most beautiful birds in the world.

The peacock is protected by law in India. Let us protect birds, plant trees and keep our forests safe. Thank you.

Useful words for talking about the peacock

  • national bird
  • feathers
  • crest
  • beak
  • colourful
  • train
  • fan
  • dance
  • rainy season
  • peahen
  • peachick
  • forest
  • protected
  • beautiful
  • graceful
  • shining
  • blue
  • green
  • wildlife
  • Lord Krishna

How to practise at home

  1. Look at a peacock feather or a photo together and describe the colours.
  2. Ask your child to show how a peacock dances and describe it in a sentence.
  3. Practise the speech with expression on the word "wonderful".
  4. Use the 5 lines for a UKG show and tell with a feather.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on the peacock?

Say that it is the national bird, describe its neck, crest and feathers, its dance in the rain, the peahen, what it eats, where it lives and why we protect it.

What are 5 lines on the peacock for UKG?

The peacock is our national bird. It has beautiful feathers. Its feathers are blue and green. It dances when it rains. I love the peacock.

When did the peacock become India's national bird?

The peacock was declared the national bird of India in 1963.

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