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インドクジャク (Indian Peafowl)

Pavo cristatus

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Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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インド亜大陸原産で世界中に導入されたインドクジャクは大型で重い鳥で、雄（孔雀）は最大150枚の羽からなる華やかな虹色の尾羽根の飾りを含めて2.3メートルに達する。尾羽根の精巧な目玉模様は、雌が尾羽根の長さと対称性で雄の質を評価する性選択の産物である。雄は劇的な求愛誇示で羽根を広げて振るわせる。インドの国鳥。

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

インドクジャク is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Full Taxonomy

Species

Pavo cristatus (インドクジャク)

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 インドクジャク?

The scientific name of インドクジャク is Pavo cristatus. It belongs to the genus Pavo.

Where does インドクジャク live?

インドクジャク 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 インドクジャク belong to?

インドクジャク (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the genus Pavo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What does インドクジャク eat?

インドクジャク is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does インドクジャク live?

インドクジャク has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

What kingdom does インドクジャク belong to?

インドクジャク (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of インドクジャク?

The closest relatives of インドクジャク in the genus Pavo include マクジャク.