Indian Peafowl

Pavo cristatus Linnaeus, 1758

Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus, is a pheasant in the family Phasianidae that breeds in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is a ground-dwelling bird of open woodland and cultivated areas, and the male is notable for its long train with eye-like markings. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and has also been taken to many other parts of the world. Males and females are commonly called peacocks, though the female is a peahen. The male’s display train is raised and shaken during courtship.

Order

Galliformes

Family

Phasianidae — Pheasants & Allies

Breeding range

Oriental Region: India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka