It seems peacocks really can’t fly after all. Even if they are from the second-fliest neighborhood in the country.

Bushwick’s popular feathered friend, Dexter the emotional support peacock, made global headlines yesterday after its owner tried to take him on a United Airlines flight — and was denied.

“This animal did not meet guidelines for a number of reasons, including its weight and size,” according to a statement from a United spokesperson. “We explained this to the customers on three separate occasions before they arrived at the airport.”