Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Least Concern
The Indian Peafowl, commonly known as the peacock, is famous for the male's spectacular tail display. When a male fans out his train of feathers covered in iridescent 'eye' spots, it's one of nature's most amazing sights!
Despite their fancy tails, peacocks can fly - they roost in trees at night for safety. Females (peahens) are brown and much less colorful, which helps them hide while sitting on eggs.
Size
Body about the size of a turkey, tail can be 5 feet long!
Large (40-60 cm)
Wingspan: 160 cm
Weight: 5000 g
Colors
blue
green
brown
Habitat
foresturban
Diet
seedsinsectsberries
Fun Facts
- ✨A peacock's tail isn't actually a tail - it's called a 'train' of feathers!
- ✨The 'eyes' on peacock feathers are meant to look like watching predators.
- ✨Peacocks are the national bird of India.
- ✨They can fly despite their enormous tails!
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: increasing 📈