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:bird:PEAFOWLS :bird: / :bird: PEACOCKS :bird: (Dynamics: (Females are…
:bird:PEAFOWLS :bird: / :bird: PEACOCKS :bird:
Introduction:
two species of peafowl:
The term "peacock" is commonly used to refer to birds of both genders.
relative of the pheasant.
Congo peafowl is the only member of the pheasant family that originated outside Asia.
bird of the Phasianide family.
The male peafowl can have up to 150 brightly colored feathers on its tail coverts.
Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl.
scientific name afropavo pavo
type birds
diet omnivores
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Description:
The male peafowls (called peacocks) have long, colorful feathers. Female peafowls (called peahens) have shorter, brown feather
distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length
boast colorful "eye" markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues.
90–130-cm (35–50-inch) body and 150-cm (60-inch) train of tail feathers that are coloured a brilliant metallic green.
Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants
(typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails.
4 to 6 kg
6 to 7 ft
inch-long beak
They are not born with their fancy tails
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Place / Time:
lay three to five eggs.
wild peafowl often roost in forest trees and gather in groups called parties.
babies are called peachicks.
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Dynamics:
Females are believed to choose their mates according to the size, color, and quality of these outrageous feather trains.
The large train is used in mating rituals and courtship displays
wild peafowl often roost in forest trees and gather in groups called parties.
Recently peacocks have become more popular in parks and garden
they eat greeen shoots
flowers
veggies
grass
wheat
cracked corn
wild game feed (dog food)
Even though peacocks are widely seen in many Asian countries, they are dominant in India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
highly social and territorial birds.
tend to be aggressive towards strangers or new peafowl entering their territory.
A family of peafowl is called a “bevy.”
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Conclusion:
Rightfully chosen to be a bird in NZ
holds an important place in the Indian history
Rare beauty
They look their best when they spread their feathers
Most beautiful Animal
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