Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Adult Indian peafowl inhabit dry forest, scrub, farmland edges, and settlements near cover and water. They walk and run on the ground while foraging, but fly strongly enough for short bursts and tree roosting. The diet is omnivorous, including seeds, grains, shoots, insects, small reptiles, and other small animals. Males are famous for their shimmering train and piercing calls, especially during the breeding season and before monsoon rains.
- Type
- Cry
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Indian Peafowl Chick
- Indian Peafowl Juvenile
- Indian Peafowl