Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="indian-peafowl"></birdfyi-bird>The peacock's iridescent blue-green plumage and enormous eye-spotted train — elongated upper tail coverts fanned in display — make the Indian Peafowl unmistakable, while the peahen is brown and cryptically patterned. Omnivorous, it forages on the ground in small groups for seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. It occupies open forests, farmland, and areas near water across the Indian subcontinent, thriving near human settlements, and lays three to eight eggs in a ground scrape, incubated for 28 to 30 days. Its loud, harsh screaming call carries over great distances, given persistently at dawn and before rain. Native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh, feral populations are established worldwide. The species is classified as Least Concern.
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À propos
The Indian peafowl is the national bird of India and one of the most spectacular birds in the world. The peacock's enormous train, which can span over two meters, is used in elaborate courtship displays where the feathers are fanned and vibrated. Despite their size, peafowl can fly short distances and roost in tall trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 195,0 cm | 76.8 in |
| Envergure | 160,0 cm | 63.0 in |
| Poids | 5000,0 g | 176.37 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males (peacocks) have iridescent blue-green plumage and an enormous train of elongated upper tail coverts with eye-spots. Females (peahens) are brown and cryptically patterned.
Bec
Short, stout, greyish-horn bill
Habitat & Range
Open forests, farmland, and areas near water in the Indian subcontinent. Highly adaptable and common near human settlements.
Répartition géographique
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in small groups.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-30 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-8
Son
Chant
Loud, harsh, repetitive 'may-AWE' screaming call, audible over great distances. Display calls are a mewing 'aaaow'. Peacocks call persistently at dawn and before rain.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pavo |
| Espèces | Pavo cristatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Blauer Pfau |
| Spanish | Pavo Real Común |
Distribution
Indian Peafowl has been recorded in 23 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family