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Indian Blue Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Photo by cosgey
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The male peafowl has a brilliant blue head and neck. A small crown of bare, shafted feathers tops the head. The male also has an elongated train, which can be straightened behind the bird in an elaborate fan of blue-green “eyes.”

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cosgey
Thank you, Mehta. I love your spottings. Keep up the good work.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2011

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