Indian Peafowl (male Peacock)

Description:

Male Peafowl (Peacock), lost in its own beautiful plumage - during breeding season the males have the magnificent tail plumage which they display, this one is a feral bird (not native to Australia) that wandered through the woodland and has now taken up residence. The call is ear piercingly loud, especially at close range with a series of honks and squawks and a low gutteral sound when close by. There are several colour variations - this one as in the Indian variety of blue/purple head and body with matching colour combination feathers elswhere. Eats almost anything small such as invertebrates/insects, frogs, lizards etc. A large pheasant shaped bird, is able to fly even with such a large tail.

Habitat:

In native country they inhabit the rainforests, in Australia usually farms and host properties but also feral wandering through bushland at will. They travel many kilometres especially during breeding season.

Notes:

Although beautiful they are not a great bird to have around when you are hoping to attract many other species of wildlife to your area as they will eat most of the small creatures!