The Spectator Australia
PUNTA MARINA, ITALY - MAY 20: Two peacocks are seen perched on the roof of a house on May 20, 2026 in Punta Marina, Italy. The presence of peacocks on rooftops can cause damage as the heavy birds displace the roof tiles. More than 120 wild peacocks have overpopulated the small Italian seaside resort of Punta Marina, dividing the community after multiplying rapidly in an abandoned complex during the COVID-19 pandemic. While some residents and animal rights groups protect the colourful birds, others complain that they damage car paintwork, block traffic, mess on pavements, and disrupt sleep with loud dawn mating calls. (Photo by Massimiliano Donati/Getty Images)
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