Indian Peafowl

About the Indian Peafowl
Also known as: Common Peafowl, Blue Peafowl, Peacock
Indian Peafowl

The Indian Peafowl is the national bird of India. Males of the species are recongnizable in breeding plumage due to their long and beautiful iridescent "tail" feathers. They are resident breeders on the Indian subcontinent; there are feral populations all over the world due to the decorative value of Indian Peafowl. The birds appear frequently in Indian mythology and pop culture.

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