Video: Flock Of Peacocks Chase Down Coyote In Arcadia

ARCADIA, CA —It was a gorgeous SoCal day, sun shining, birds singing, when this Arcadia couple went out for a walk under blue skies. Then a strange "honking" sound broke the silence, one known to residents as a peacock alarm.

Following the sound, they discovered the fearsome peacocks had cornered a predator.

In a video as it appears on the Neighbors app, footage shows approximately 10 hens and two male peacocks, tail feathers trailing, aggressively taunting a coyote.

The coyote was in quite a pickle, the clip published on Dec. 30 shows, while the birds honked at him. Feeling pretty sure of themselves in numbers, the birds looked like they were "protecting the neighborhood from the coyote," the resident shared.

What happened next is anyone's guess as the coyote appears to try to outflank the birds, but it just goes to show how sassy you can be when you're flock's got your back!

The wild peacocks of Arcadia roam freely in the neighborhood surrounding the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden. They were introduced to the area by Elias "Lucky" Baldwin in the late 1800s and have thrived like sparrows and pigeons, according to Shane Nichols, resident and peacock lover.

It's not the first time we've seen peacocks flaunt their stuff in the San Gabriel Valley. One peacock was caught on camera wreaking havoc inside a liquor store.

Another peacock crashed the stage of this Arcadia Pops concert during an Eagles tribute.

Then, with no relation to the bird, Sgt. Peacock of the Orange County Sheriff's Department rescued an owl found caught in a net.

What to do if you run into a coyote? The Los Angeles Animal Services department offered these tips to keep you and your pets safe:

• Never get friendly with coyotes.
• If followed by a coyote, make loud noises. If this fails, throw rocks in the animal's direction.
• Do not leave small children or pets outside unattended.
• Do not allow cats outdoors to roam (day or night).
• Do not use a retractable leash—a leash should be no more than 6 feet. This allows you to be in control of your pet and ensures it's close to you at all times.
• Trim ground-level shrubbery and clear brush near your home to reduce places where coyotes live and hide.
• Keep pet rabbits in suitable cages.
• Keep tight covers on all trash containers, and put trash out on collection day at the latest opportunity.
• Never leave water or pet food outside.
• Eliminate potential food and water sources, such as fallen fruit and standing water.
• Never feed coyotes.
• Never attempt to touch, pet or capture wildlife. These animals will bite to protect themselves.

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