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Peacock

Pavo cristatus

Photo by VarunAggarwal
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28.5563, 77.1981

Field Notes

Notes:

Found in good numbers in sub-urbs and villages of India. This species is known for the feathers of the male.
They have a very low flight distance.
Their feathers are used for decorative products.

Species ID Suggestions

Peacock

pavo cristatus
VarunAggarwal
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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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