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SPECIES PROFILE
Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
Pavo
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent introduced elsewhere
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Open forests scrub cultivated areas
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Galliformes
FAMILY
Phasianidae
GENUS
Pavo
📋 Description
SIZE
100-120 cm long males 4-6 kg females 2.7-4 kg
COLORATION
Males iridescent blue-green with long tail females brown
ADAPTATIONS
Long tail in males for display strong legs for running
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open forests scrub cultivated areas
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent introduced elsewhere
REPRODUCTION
Lays 4-8 eggs in ground nests incubated 28-30 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds fruits insects small vertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss poaching
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Peacock Dancers: Indian Peafowls display with 5 kg bodies eating 500 grams of seeds daily in Rajasthan's scrub. Their tail fans mesmerize.
2
Cultural Icons: These peafowls cover 6000 sq km in Gujarat's fields nesting on ground. Human conflict threatens their display grounds.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan
Jamnagar in Gujarat
Gir National Park in Gujarat
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Look for Indian peafowls displaying in open clearings
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
October-March Dry season enhances visibility for spotting peafowls
