Indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
ok. 1,5 mDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 2.7–6 kgDorosłe osobniki
Indian peafowl — size comparison
The Indian peafowl comes from South Asia, inhabiting open forests, scrub and areas near fields. Males have a shining blue neck and a long train with colourful e
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 1.5 m
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Indian peafowl — size comparison — facts and sources
The Indian peafowl comes from South Asia, inhabiting open forests, scrub and areas near fields. Males have a shining blue neck and a long train with colourful eyespots. The train consists of elongated feathers above the true tail. Females are much more subdued, helping conceal them while incubating.
It mainly gathers food on the ground, eating seeds, fruit, insects and small vertebrates. It can fly into trees to roost. During courtship, the male fans and vibrates the train and calls loudly to attract females.
The female makes a sheltered ground nest, incubates and guides the young. Chicks soon collect small food items independently but remain under her care. The male does not help raise them.