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Authorities on Cape Cod are trying to reunite a missing peacock with his owner.
Animal control officers in Harwich, Massachusetts, said Tuesday that the bird was chased off its property in the North Westgate Road area on Sunday.
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"He is nervous around people, so PLEASE DO NOT CHASE HIM or ATTEMPT TO CATCH HIM!!" Harwich Animal Control said in a Facebook post.
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The peacock was last spotted near the intersection of North Westgate Road and Cahoon Lane.
Anyone who spots the peacock is asked to call 508-430-7541.
The animal control office noted that a second "free roaming peacock" is known to live in the area, but only one is missing.