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Indian Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

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Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

Native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced widely, Indian peafowl are large, heavy birds — males (peacocks) reaching 2.3 meters including their spectacular iridescent tail trains of up to 150 feathers. The train's elaborate eyespot patterns are the product of sexual selection by peahens who assess male quality through train length and symmetry. Males fan and vibrate their feathers in dramatic courtship displays. The national bird of India.

Fun Facts

✨ A peacock's tail contains about 200 feathers.
✨ They can fly short distances despite their large tails.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (Saint Lucia, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Indian Peafowl is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (دجاجيات)

Species

Pavo cristatus (Indian Peafowl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese インドクジャク

Chinese 蓝孔雀

Spanish Pavo real común

French Paon bleu

German Pfau

Portuguese pavão-azul

Russian Индийский павлин

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Peafowl?

The scientific name of Indian Peafowl is Pavo cristatus. It belongs to the genus Pavo.

Where does Indian Peafowl live?

Indian Peafowl is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (Saint Lucia, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Israel, Italy.

What family does Indian Peafowl belong to?

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the genus Pavo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What does Indian Peafowl eat?

Indian Peafowl is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Indian Peafowl live?

Indian Peafowl has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Indian Peafowl belong to?

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Indian Peafowl?

The closest relatives of Indian Peafowl in the genus Pavo include Green Peafowl.