Peacock picks a fight with its own reflection on shiny Porsche at Sentosa, drivers warned to park at own risk

How does one claim compensation for damage to personal property when the culprit who caused it is a peacock intimidated by its own reflection on a car?

The peacock went viral on the short-video creation app TikTok after it was spotted picking a fight with a shiny navy blue Porsche parked at Sentosa.

@_babydollzxc Spotted a peacock attacking a Porsche in #sentosa ♬ original sound Goh – Hui Ying

The peacock first gave the Porsche a few quick pecks before suddenly taking flight to intimidate its opponent further.

A couple more pecks and the peacock appeared to have been satisfied in making its point…or perhaps tired from its efforts.

This is not the first time a peacock fought with its reflection at Sentosa. Another peacock left multiple scratches on a sedan after engaging in a fierce stare-down with itself.

Sentosa has since put up a sign warning visitors to park at their own risk.

“Peacocks are territorial birds, and they are known to attack reflective surfaces on cars as they may mistakenly view their own reflection as that of a competing peacock.”

“As these are free-ranging animals, be advised that parking your car here is at your own risk.”

Netizens poked fun at the incident, noting the problem was having a clean car. “When your car detailing is elite level,” said TikTok user @carousell_autos.

“Get matte surface next time,” joked TikTok user @Rachxz.

Another netizen quipped, “Insurance: are you sure it’s a peacock attack? Maybe could be a wild boar or monkey?”

Regarding the carpark issue and the corresponding warning sign, the original poster noted it was “pretty common” for disclaimer signs such as this to be posted in carparks.

“Management is not liable for damages to cars parked there.” /TISG

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