About
The Indian Peafowl is among the most visually spectacular birds on Earth. The male — the peacock — possesses an extraordinary train of over 200 iridescent feathers, each tipped with an eyespot that shimmers in metallic blues, greens, and golds. India's national bird, it has been revered for millennia across Asian cultures.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan
140–160 cm
Length
100–115 cm (male with train: up to 230 cm)
Weight
4–6 kg
Ecology
Habitat
Deciduous forests, forest edges, cultivated areas near water
Diet
Seeds, insects, fruits, small reptiles, amphibians
Distribution
Indian subcontinent — India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal; feral worldwide