Green Peafowl
Pavo muticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pavo-muticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 93.2 cm and a weight of 2.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Tentang
A large, iridescent Phasianidae peafowl (~2.77 kg) of open tropical forests and riverside habitats in Southeast Asia. Males display an extraordinarily long, ocellated upper-tail covert train. More slender and greener than the Indian Peafowl. Diet includes fruits, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. Endangered from hunting and habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 93,2 cm | 36.7 in |
| Berat | 2767,5 g | 97.62 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Dazzling metallic green with bronze and blue iridescence; elongated upper tail coverts with iridescent ocelli forming spectacular train; green-scaled neck and head with erect crest. Female similar but train shorter.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Native to open forest and river valleys in mainland Southeast Asia from Myanmar to Vietnam, and Java; fragments in southern China; declining.
Diet & Feeding
Highly omnivorous; eats seeds, grains, berries, invertebrates, small reptiles, and amphibians in SE Asian forest and farmland.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 26-28 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3-6
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, trumpeting 'aa-OW' cries; higher and more melodic than Indian Peafowl. SE Asian species with penetrating quality audible 2+ km. Alarm is rapid explosive yelping. Males call at dawn and dusk.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pavo |
| Spesies | Pavo muticus |
Distribution
Green Peafowl has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family