Peacock spotted wandering West Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A peacock on the loose in West Knoxville is causing some confusion. Baily Bowers shared a video with WVLT showing the peacock near Ferguson Realtors. The business is located near the intersection of Pellissippi Parkway and Kingston Pike.

According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, peacocks are considered domesticated, meaning it’s likely the peacock is owned by someone. That said, the birds aren’t fully “tame,” meaning they can pose a risk to those nearby.

WVLT reached out to the experts to find out what you should do if you see a strange animal. Young-Williams Animal Center’s Josh Holley said people who see an animal roaming the area can call animal services.

Young-Williams Animal Center runs the City of Knoxville’s animal services operations. Those who need to get into contact can do so by calling 865-407-2229.