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Indian Peafowl /Blue Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Indian peafowl /peacock (male) is predominantly blue with a fan-like crest of spatula-tipped wire-like feathers . The female lacks the train, has a greenish lower neck and has a duller brown plumage

Habitat:

The Indian peafowl or Blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a large and brightly coloured bird of the pheasant family native to South Asia

Species ID Suggestions

Blue Peafowl

Pavo cristatus
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Liam
The Indian (Blue) Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) was introduced into South Africa.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2012

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