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Indian Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

The Indian Peafowl is a beautiful bird with colorful feathers. The males are known for their stunning tail feathers that they can fan out to impress others.

Habitat: Forests and grasslands

Appearance

The Indian Peafowl is famous for the male's iridescent blue body and an enormous, fan-like tail, called a 'train,' covered in vibrant, eye-like spots. Females are duller, with brownish-green plumage and a much shorter tail, making them visually distinct.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusPavo
Indian Peafowl
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Indian Peafowl

Category

Birds

Rarity

Rare

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

7

Interesting facts

A peacock's amazing train feathers can grow over 6 feet long, even longer than its body!

Peacocks can make over 11 different types of sounds, from loud honks to quiet chirps!

Peafowl have a special toe that helps them grip branches tightly while they roost in trees!

Those beautiful 'eyespots' on a peacock's tail are called ocelli!

Special abilities

Ability

Dazzling Display

Indian Peafowl has an enormous, colourful tail that helps them attract mates with a beautiful show.

Ability

Alarm Announcer

Indian Peafowl can make incredibly loud, far-reaching calls because of their specialized vocal chords, helping them warn others of danger.

Ability

Venomous Vanquisher

Indian Peafowl can hunt and eat venomous snakes because of their agility and quick reflexes, helping them control pest populations.

Measurements & details

Length
70-230 cm
Wingspan
140-160 cm
Weight
2.7-6 kg
Lifespan
10-25 years
Top Speed
16 km/h
Clutch Size
3-6
Incubation
28 days

Diet & Feeding

These birds are omnivores, eating almost anything from seeds and fruits to insects and snakes!

Primary Foods

  • seeds
  • grains
  • insects
  • small reptiles
  • fruits
  • berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Common PeafowlPeacock

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Indian Peafowl?

70-230 cm

What is Indian Peafowl's wingspan?

140-160 cm

How much does Indian Peafowl weigh?

2.7-6 kg

How long does Indian Peafowl live?

10-25 years

How fast can Indian Peafowl move?

16 km/h

What does Indian Peafowl eat?

These birds are omnivores, eating almost anything from seeds and fruits to insects and snakes!

Where is Indian Peafowl usually found?

Forests and grasslands

How does Indian Peafowl hunt?

Foraging

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