Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)

Other Names (World)
Indian Peafowl, Peacock, Peahen, Common Peafowl, Blue Peafowl, Indian Peacock

Family
Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)

Size
80 - 230 cm

First Described (Guide)
Linnaeus, 1758

Derivation
Pa'-vo - L., peacock: cris-tä'-tus - L., cristatus, crested

Abundance (Guide)
UC

Uncommon. Widely kept, usually free-ranging, but few truely feral populations. Sedentary.

Habitat
Coastal scrubs, private and public gardens, sanctuaries and homesteads, but usually governed by site of release.

Range (Guide)

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Introduced to Australia (B), Bahamas (B), New Zealand (B), St Helena (E), USA (B).

Pakistan (east of R Indus) through most of India (southern from Himalayas) to Sri Lanka; may still occur in Bangladesh. Introduced to many parts of the world, but usually remains semi-feral.

Isolated, semi-feral populations, including King and Flinders Islands, Bass Strait, Kangaroo Island, SA, Rottnest Islnad, WA and south-eastern Queensland.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Seeds, fruits, flowerbuds, shoots, invertebrates and small vertebrates.

Voice
Male, an extremely loud, far-carrying, raucous 'heirr-elp', like a drawn out cry for help.

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Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) [XC465162]
by chiefredearth from Goyan, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain (call)

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) [XC688178]
by K.F. from City of Matlosana (near Klerksdorp), Southern DC, North West, South Africa (call)

Breeding Season (Guide)
Does not breed in Australia.

Nest
A scrape in the ground, usually under cover.

Eggs (Guide)
3 - 5; cream or buff; oval; about 69 x 51 mm. Incubation: about 28 days; by female.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia Pizzey, G., and Knight, E., 1997, Angus & Robertson, Sydney ISBN 0 207 19691 5
Field Guide to Australian Birds Morecombe, M., 2000, Steve Parish Publishing Pty Ltd. ISBN 1 876282 10 X
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia Simpson, K., and Day, N., 1999, 6th Edition, Viking ISBN 0 670 87918 5
Reader's Digest Complete Book of Australian Birds 1988, 2nd Edition, Reader's Digest ISBN 0 949819 99 9
What Bird is That? 1984, Revised Edition, Angus & Robertson, Sydney ISBN 0 207 14846 5
Handbook of Australian, New Zealand & Antarctic Birds 1990 - , Oxford University Press, Melbourne ISBN 0 19 553244 9

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