Indian Peafowl

Overview

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A magnificent pheasant; male displays a huge train of iridescent blue-green eye-spotted feathers; female is brown with a shorter train; native to India and Sri Lanka, sacred in Hindu culture; widely kept as ornamental.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pavo; binomial: Pavo cristatus; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 100-230cm (incl. tail). Average lifespan: 15-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.