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Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

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Field Notes

Description:

India's national bird. This is a male, called Peacock. Belongs to the genus Pavo of the pheasant family, Phasianidae.

Habitat:

The peafowl are forest birds that nest on the ground but roost in trees. They are terrestrial feeders.

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