Birds
Indian Peafowl
A shimmering bird whose courtship display fans out in a glory of eyespots.
Quick Facts
Scientific name
Pavo cristatus
Animal group
Birds
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Forest edges and farmland
Conservation status
Least Concern
Conservation status is based on the IUCN Red List and reviewed by our conservation team every year.
About This Animal
The male peacock’s train can hold over 200 shimmering feathers. He raises and rattles it to impress watching peahens.
Habitat & Range
Indian peafowl are native to the Indian subcontinent, living in open forest and near villages and farmland.
Diet & Behavior
They forage on the ground for seeds, insects, and small reptiles, and roost high in trees at night.
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