# 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. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Tropical forests - **Also known as:** Java Peafowl ![Green Peafowl](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424462/objects/4641.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Galliformes - **Family:** Phasianidae - **Genus:** Pavo ## 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 - **Display Maestro:** Green Peafowl can unfurl their huge tail train into a dazzling fan to attract mates because of its specialized, elongated feathers. - **Loud Lookout:** Green Peafowl has powerful, piercing calls that help them communicate across long distances in dense forests. - **Forest Phantom:** Green Peafowl can blend surprisingly well into dense undergrowth because of their iridescent green and brown feathers. - **Quick Dash:** 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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Green Peafowl? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Green Peafowl? 100-300 cm ### What is Green Peafowl's wingspan? 130-160 cm ### How much does Green Peafowl weigh? 1-5 kg ### How long does Green Peafowl live? 10-25 years ### How fast can Green Peafowl move? 45 km/h ### What does Green Peafowl eat? These omnivores munch on seeds, berries, insects, and even small critters found on the forest floor. ### Where is Green Peafowl usually found? Tropical forests ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Green Peafowl: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/green-peafowl)