A randy peacock is attacking cars after mistaking his reflection for a love rival.
A randy peacock is causing carnage
The bird, named Pete, flies off the handle whenever he sees himself in black paintwork and has left cars scratched and dented with his vicious rage.
Residents in the Yorkshire village of Seaton are now covering their cars in blankets to stop the peacock from doing more damage.
Victim Andi Ramsden told The Sun newspaper: "He's attacked my £12,000 BMW and £18,000 Audi. He's done the wing, door, and back of the car."
Builder Nick Rollinson believes Pete's desperate hunt for a mate is the reason behind his vehicle attacks after he was separated from former partner Philomena.
He said: "Pete came home alone and has been searching for a mate ever since. You can tell when he feels a bit randy because all his plumage is up.
"He has a go at the newest and shiniest cars. He pecks and spits and usually ends up banging his head into the bodywork.
"Most of the time the scratches will polish out but you can be talking about hundreds of pounds of damage if he's really gone bonkers."