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Pavo real común

Pavo cristatus

Not Evaluated →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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About

Nativo del subcontinente indio e introducido ampliamente, el pavo real común (Pavo cristatus) es un ave grande y pesada — los machos (pavos reales) alcanzan 2,3 metros incluyendo sus espectaculares colas iridiscentes de hasta 150 plumas. Los elaborados patrones de ocelos de la cola son el producto de la selección sexual por parte de las pavonas, que evalúan la calidad del macho a través de la longitud y simetría de la cola. Los machos despliegan y vibran sus plumas en dramáticos rituales de cortejo. Es el ave nacional de la 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

Pavo real común is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Pavo cristatus (Pavo real común)

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

Similar Species in Pavo

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Pavo real cuelliverde

Pavo muticus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pavo real común?

The scientific name of Pavo real común is Pavo cristatus. It belongs to the genus Pavo.

Where does Pavo real común live?

Pavo real común 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 Pavo real común belong to?

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

What does Pavo real común eat?

Pavo real común is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Pavo real común live?

Pavo real común has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Pavo real común belong to?

Pavo real común (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pavo real común?

The closest relatives of Pavo real común in the genus Pavo include Pavo real cuelliverde.