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Indian Peafowl, Peacock

Pavo cristatus

Description:

Large bird with bright blue and green feathers of varying patterns. It also has very long tail feathers which it uses to attract a mate.

Habitat:

Found within "Blue Bird Gap Farm"

Notes:

Was roaming around the farm with several others (white, and brown)

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2 Comments

LoganWhite
LoganWhite 13 years ago

Thanks for the help and the info!

Hi Logan, I have amended the names for you. This one is the male and the white and brown ones are likely the females or young. Females are also known as Peahens. If you see any with green necks they are Green Peafowl.
Hope this helps.

LoganWhite
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LoganWhite

Hampton, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Mar 12, 2011
Submitted on Mar 12, 2011

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