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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Green Peafowl* |
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Pavo muticus |
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Description (10)
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Green Peafowl
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Other Names (World)
Green Peafowl, Green-necked Peafowl, Green Peacock
Family
Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)
Size
100 - 250 cm
First Described (Guide)
Linnaeus, 1766
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical, primary and secondary evergreen and deciduous forest-types, mixed coniferous forest, swamp forest, open woodland, forest edge, bamboo, grasslands, savannas, scrub, farmland edges. From sea-level - 2,100 m.
Bangladesh (E) (B), Cambodia (B), China (mainland) (B), India (E) (B), Indonesia (B), Laos (B), Malaysia (E) (B), Myanmar (B), Thailand (B), Vietnam (B).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 10,000 - 19,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat loss, hunting and trade in feathers are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Wades and forages for food in shallow water. A good swimmer. Family groups roost in trees.
Food
Mainly fruits, invertebrates, reptiles, and other small animals.
Voice
Male territorial call is far-carrying 'ki-wao' which is often repeated. Female gives loud 'aow-aa', with emphasis on first syllable.
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (14)...)
Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) [XC684968]
by Craig Robson from Tanai (near Ningdibum), Myitkyina, Kachin, Myanmar (call)
Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) [XC26264]
by Arnold Meijer from Cat Tien National Park, Cochinchina, Vietnam (song)
Subspecies
The following 3 subspecies are recognised:
- muticus Linnaeus, 1766 - Java. Was also known from the Malay Peninsula from the northern part extending south to Kedah.
- spicifer Shaw, 1804 - North-western Burma. Formerly also north-eastern India and Bangladesh. Possibly extinct.
- imperator Delacour, 1949 - Burma to Thailand, southern China and Indochina.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Green Peafowl see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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