Myanmar's peacock: a national symbol dying off in the wild The peacock has long been one of Myanmar's most prominent national symbols. It was popular during the monarchy which pre-dated British colonialism, and is also the emblem of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. But while the bird is a common sight in government ministries and souvenir stands, the real thing is becoming harder and harder to spot. A voiced version of an AFPTV report.