Indian peafowl

One of the most beautiful birds on Earth!

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The showstopper bird with the most beautiful and unique colors and a small crown on the head, the Indian peafowl, wins the title of the national bird of India.

Peacocks are one of the largest, heaviest birds that can fly. Peafowl feathers’ colors are not pigments but microscopic crystal-like structures reflecting light, creating the fluorescent effect. They have ornamental long coverts(trains) with lengths up to 1.5m (~5 ft) & eye-like spots and crests on the head.

They forage and nest on the ground but roost on top of trees. Found in the forest, near agricultural land, often seen on forest edge tracks feeding in the undergrowth. Their loud “mey-awe” calls are heard repeatedly during the monsoon season. Native to South Asia, but widely introduced worldwide.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Australia
2016
Breeding
Bahamas
2016
Breeding
Bangladesh
2016
Bhutan
2016
India
2016
Nepal
2016
New Zealand
2016
Breeding
Pakistan
2016
Saint Helena
0
Official estimate
EX
2016
Extinct locally, Introduced
Sri Lanka
2016
United States
2016
Breeding: Hawaiian Is.

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Flock

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No