Curious about the peafowl at Hollywood Forever Cemetery? Deeply beloved by staff and visitors, the birds are known for their vibrance and for bringing comfort to mourners. They roam the grounds freely and love to snack on blueberries. Rebecca Castillo stopped by to learn more--and made a surprising discovery about their lineage.
Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.
