India's national bird is also its largest. Adult males with their long green train measure 230cms. The drabber females are much smaller at 86cms. The male’s shimmering fanned display is one of the most beautiful sights in nature.
The Indian Peafowl
is a resident species in the
subcontinent and can be found in
moist or dry
deciduous forests, forest edges and near human habitation.
Peafowls belong to the genus Pavo
of the pheasant family, Phasianidae
Image: Indian Peafowl male
Photographer: Nikhil Devasar
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