'Territorial' peacock attacks car

The car owners said the repairs would cost more than £2,000

A peacock at a wildlife centre is thought to have damaged a car by attacking its reflection in the paint.

The bird was seen pecking at a Renault Laguna parked at The Animal Ark park at Great Witchingham, Norfolk, on Monday, staff said.

Park owner Steve Bealey said the car was scratched and a visitor reported seeing a peacock pecking at it.

Car owners David and Rachel Burton, who live near Dereham, Norfolk, said the repairs would cost more than £2,000.

Mrs Burton said: "It was like someone had got a screw driver and gone along the car. There are lots of scratches and blood all over the car.

"It has got 24 dents on one side and 23 the other, so yes, it's a lot of damage it has done." Mr Bealey said: "It's breeding season so they are very territorial at the moment. Unfortunately this one took to attacking this person's car.

"It's very rare they get as far as the car park anyway, but this one has been a favourite with the public on the terrace for some time - which is next door to the car park - and he has obviously found his way out."