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Indian Peafowl

Indian Peafowl

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1 day ago door Lorenzo
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An iconic large pheasant known for the male's iridescent blue plumage and magnificent, elaborate train of elongated upper tail coverts. Females are duller but still attractive.
Where to spot
Native to the Indian subcontinent, found in deciduous forests, agricultural areas, and near human habitation. Also widely introduced globally in parks and zoos.
How to spot
Generally easy to spot, especially in open areas. Listen for their loud, piercing calls. Look for males displaying their fan-like trains, particularly at dawn and dusk or before rain.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible during courtship season (April-August) when males display.
File:Pavo cristatus - Maroparque 01.jpg
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File:Pavo cristatus - Maroparque 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pavo cristatus head001xx.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its large 'tail,' the male peafowl's display feathers are actually greatly elongated upper tail coverts, not true tail feathers. The actual tail feathers are short and stiff, used to support the train.
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Lorenzo
1 day ago
Indian Peafowl
Groot-Ammers, Zuid-Holland
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Sierd Heida
6 days ago
Indian Peafowl
Sint-Oedenrode, Noord-Brabant
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Harry de Vries
1 week ago
Indian Peafowl
Apeldoorn, Gelderland
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Nikki Baker
1 month ago
Indian Peafowl
Elwick, England
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Thaly
3 months ago
Indian Peafowl
Deventer, Overijssel
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jenny van Dorland
6 months ago
Indian Peafowl
Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
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Stephan
6 months ago
Indian Peafowl
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