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SPECIES PROFILE
Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
Pavo
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Widespread across India
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Forests, grasslands, near human settlements
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Galliformes
FAMILY
Phasianidae
GENUS
Pavo
📋 Description
SIZE
Males 1.8-2.3 meters (including tail), 4-6 kg; females 0.9-1 meter, 2.7-4 kg
COLORATION
Males iridescent blue-green with long tail feathers; females brown, less vibrant
ADAPTATIONS
Long tail for display, strong legs for running
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Forests, grasslands, near human settlements
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Widespread across India
REPRODUCTION
Females lay 4-8 eggs, incubated 28 days
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects, fruits, small reptiles
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss, illegal feather trade
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Vibrant Displays: Males fan 2-meter tails with 150 feathers in Ranthambore's forests attracting mates with 10000 across India. Their dances signal genetic fitness.
2
National Emblem: India's national bird their blue-green plumage graces Keoladeo's folklore with 50 eggs annually. Urban sprawl impacts their 100000 sq km range.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan open forests host peafowl sightings
Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan wetlands and grasslands offer peafowl sightings
Sultanpur National Park in Haryana near Delhi has common peafowl sightings
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Visit grasslands at dawn to see peacocks displaying vibrant tail feathers.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
June-September. Monsoon triggers breeding with male displays in open areas.
