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pavão-azul

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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About

Nativo do subcontinente indiano e introduzido amplamente, o pavão-indiano (Pavo cristatus) é uma ave grande e pesada — os machos (pavões) atingem 2,3 metros incluindo suas espetaculares caudas iridescentes de até 150 penas. Os elaborados padrões de ocelos da cauda são o produto da seleção sexual pelas peahen, que avaliam a qualidade do macho pelo comprimento e simetria da cauda. Os machos exibem e vibram suas penas em dramáticos rituais de cortejo. É a ave nacional da Índia.

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

pavão-azul is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Pavo cristatus (pavão-azul)

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 pavão-azul?

The scientific name of pavão-azul is Pavo cristatus. It belongs to the genus Pavo.

Where does pavão-azul live?

pavão-azul 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 pavão-azul belong to?

pavão-azul (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the genus Pavo, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What does pavão-azul eat?

pavão-azul is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does pavão-azul live?

pavão-azul has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

What kingdom does pavão-azul belong to?

pavão-azul (Pavo cristatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pavão-azul?

The closest relatives of pavão-azul in the genus Pavo include pavão-verde.