SLP2000031401 - 14 MARCH 2000 - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA: A male peacock spreads his plumage for visitors at the St. Louis Zoo, March 14. Peacocks usually spread their feathers when they are mating or are angry. rg/bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI bg/Bill Greenblatt | License Photo
"He (Sheriff Russ Isham) named her that because she looks like a Cynthia and he decided that she needed a name," said Lt. Sheila Lorance, a sheriff's office spokeswoman.
Lorance said multiple animal welfare agencies have declined to take custody of the exotic bird.
"We've been asking for anyone who knows the owner, but haven't had any luck. We have had two people call up wanting to adopt her," Lorance said.
She said keeping the peahen would be problematic for the department.
"I'd love to keep her," Lorance said. "I'd love to have her as a mascot, but the groundskeepers probably wouldn't appreciate having to clean up after her."
