MIAMI (AP) — Peacocks could soon be on the outs in some Miami-Dade neighborhoods after the county commission agreed to loosen a law protecting the birds. The 20-year-old law still protects peacocks from harm, but commissioners agreed Tuesday to allow cities to opt out of the rules if they present appropriate plans to humanely remove the divisive birds from areas where they’re not wanted. Commissioner Raquel Regalado sponsored the bill. She says mating season brings the most complaints because the birds get aggressive. Some neighbors love the colorful birds, but others complain of their droppings, noise and even damage caused when they roost on cars or houses.
Miami agrees to do something about its peacock problem
