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Pavo
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Pavo
Pavo
Peacocks are beautiful birds known for their colorful feathers. The males have long, stunning tails that they spread out like a fan to show off. They are often found strutting around in gardens and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Pavo is a large, vibrant bird known for its stunning iridescent blue-green plumage on the male's body and a magnificent, fan-like tail train covered in numerous 'eyespots'. Females are duller, mainly brownish with some green on the neck, lacking the long train but possessing a crest.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusPavo
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A group of peacocks is surprisingly called a "muster" or a "party"!
Peacocks sleep high in trees every night to stay safe from predators like wild cats.
The male peacock's tail train has amazing "eyespot" patterns that shimmer in the sun!
They make incredibly loud, unique calls that some say sound like a trumpet and a cat meowing!
Special abilities
Ability
Spectacular Display
Pavo can attract mates by fanning out their enormous, iridescent tail train that helps them impress females and define territory.
Ability
Loud Calls
Pavo can make loud, distinctive calls because of their unique vocal cords that help them communicate across long distances and warn of danger.
Ability
Powerful Flight
Pavo can take short, powerful flights because of their strong wing muscles that help them escape predators and roost in tall trees.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 95-230 cm
- Wingspan
- 140-160 cm
- Weight
- 2.8-6 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-25 years
- Top Speed
- 16 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 3-6
- Incubation
- 28 days
Diet & Feeding
Peafowl are omnivores, munching on seeds, fruits, tasty insects, and even small critters!
Primary Foods
- seeds
- berries
- insects
- small snakes
- lizards
- grains
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Adult peafowl can fall prey to large jungle cats like tigers.
eaten by
Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
Jackals prey on peafowl eggs, chicks, and sometimes adult birds.
eats
Pigeon Pea
Cajanus cajan
Peafowl often forage for fallen peas and other grains in fields.
eats
Field Cricket
Gryllus bimaculatus
Peafowl consume crickets and other insects they find while foraging.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Indian Peacock
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch peacocks from a distance and do not try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Pavo?
95-230 cm
What is Pavo's wingspan?
140-160 cm
How much does Pavo weigh?
2.8-6 kg
How long does Pavo live?
10-25 years
How fast can Pavo move?
16 km/h
What does Pavo eat?
Peafowl are omnivores, munching on seeds, fruits, tasty insects, and even small critters!
Where is Pavo usually found?
Urban areas
How does Pavo hunt?
Foraging
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