The emotional support peacock that couldn't get on a flight also has his own Instagram
Can the saga of the airport peacock get any better? The massive bird also has his own Instagram.
The "emotional support" peacock was denied entrance to a flight from Newark Airport on Sunday, despite his owner buying him his own plane ticket. However, Dexter the peacock is determined to get to Los Angeles and he's been posting about his journey on his Instagram, of course.
Based in Brooklyn, Dexter lives with Ventiko, an artist affectionately referred to a "mom" in Instagram captions.
He likes to go on walks through New York.
According to local Brooklyn mag Bedford and Bowery, Ventiko originally purchased Dexter and his mate Etta, for an art installation. She found a home for lovebirds and their offspring in a Miami garden when the exhibit was over, but Etta and her four chicks disappeared soon after. Ventiko flew back to Miami when she found out that Dexter was spending his time alone, and couldn't find a sanctuary or farm that would accept his behavioral issues. Instead, Dexter bonded with Ventiko, and they've been together since.
The majestic boy even collaborates on Ventiko's art, like modeling in this nude photoshoot.
He was featured in local news outlets, like in this photoshoot for Time Out New York.
Since he couldn't get on his flight, his "human friends" have been driving Dexter cross country in hopes of getting to Los Angeles.
He's been regularly updating followers on his adventures through the United States. Most recently, Dexter stopped in Miami, Oklahoma to visit family.
Good luck, Dexter! This road trip is one for the books.
[h/t:Vice]
