A resident at this apartment block in Mumbai's Kandivali neighbourhood witnessed the rare presence of an unexpected guest after a peacock came knocking on a window.

The incident took place in western India's Maharashtra on May 9.

According to local reports, the bird arrived at the doorstep of the apartment, knocking on a glass window with its beak.

Footage shows the bird with its vibrant tail and colourful feathers in front of the glass window.

Local reports have suggested the peacock was enthralled by its own reflection.

Several wild animals have been seen venturing into residential areas and streets since the coronavirus lockdown has begun across the nation.

A resident witnessed the presence of an unexpected guest after a peacock came knocking on the apartment window in western India's Maharashtra.

The incident took place at a residential apartment in Kandivali of Mumbai on May 9.

According to reports, the bird arrived at the doorstep of the apartment, knocking on a glass window with its beak.

The video shows the bird with its vibrant tail and neatly stitched colourful feathers in front of the glass window.

Following this, it proceeds to knock on the glass window with its beak.

The knocks were seemingly interrupted by shrill screams as if the bird was calling out for someone.

Sources suggest, presumably the peacock was enthralled with a reflection of a beautiful creature in the window, which in reality is itself.

Several wild animals have been seen venturing into residential areas and streets since the coronavirus lockdown has begun across the nation.

Streets and suburban areas that are devoid of movement tend to become safe havens for wildlife to flourish and to explore.