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Green Peafowl

Pavo muticus

The Green Peafowl is another amazing bird with shining green feathers. They are less common than the Indian Peafowl and are known for their unique colors.

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Green Peafowl is a large, striking bird with iridescent green-bronze body plumage and a tall, pointed crest. Males have an impressively long tail 'train' adorned with metallic blue-green 'eyespot' feathers, distinct from the rounder crest and bluer body of its Indian cousin.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusPavo

Green Peafowl

Interesting facts

A group of peafowl is called a "party" or a "pride"!

Despite their size, they often roost high in trees at night to stay safe.

Peafowl can 'sing' to each other, making up to 11 different kinds of calls!

Young peafowl chicks can walk and feed themselves almost immediately after hatching.

Special abilities

Green Peafowl can unfurl their huge tail train into a dazzling fan to attract mates because of its specialized, elongated feathers.

Green Peafowl has powerful, piercing calls that help them communicate across long distances in dense forests.

Green Peafowl can blend surprisingly well into dense undergrowth because of their iridescent green and brown feathers.

Green Peafowl has strong legs and short, powerful wings that help them run fast and make quick, short flights to escape danger.

Measurements & details

Length: 100-300 cm
Wingspan: 130-160 cm
Weight: 1-5 kg
Lifespan: 10-25 years
Top Speed: 45 km/h
Clutch Size: 3-6
Incubation: 26-28 days

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores munch on seeds, berries, insects, and even small critters found on the forest floor.

Primary Foods

Seeds
Berries
Insects
Small reptiles
Frogs
Grasses

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Tiger

Panthera tigris

Tigers are major predators, preying on peafowl.

eaten by

Indian Rock Python

Python molurus

Large pythons are known to prey on adult peafowl.

eats

Rice

Oryza sativa

Forages for fallen grains in rice paddies.

eats

Banyan Tree

Ficus benghalensis

Consumes fruits and seeds dropped by fig trees.

Traits

Wildlife

Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!

Feathered

These are animals covered in soft, beautiful feathers that help them fly, stay warm, and even attract mates! Think of all the amazing birds you know.

Omnivorous

Meet versatile eaters who enjoy a wide variety of foods, from plants to other animals, allowing them to adapt to many different environments. They're nature's flexible diners!