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Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Male peafowl are known for their piercing call and their extravagant plumage. The latter is especially prominent in the Asiatic species, who have an eye-spotted "tail" or "train" of covert feathers which they display as part of a courtship ritual.

Habitat:

Seen at Goa.

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