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Indian Peafowl, Peacock

Pavo cristatus

Photo by LoganWhite
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large bird with bright blue and green feathers of varying patterns. It also has very long tail feathers which it uses to attract a mate.

Habitat:

Found within "Blue Bird Gap Farm"

Notes:

Was roaming around the farm with several others (white, and brown)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Hi Logan, I have amended the names for you. This one is the male and the white and brown ones are likely the females or young. Females are also known as Peahens. If you see any with green necks they are Green Peafowl. Hope this helps.

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