Endangered Peacock

Peacock

(Pavo muticus)

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Threats: Peafowls face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, which can impact their populations and survival in the wild.

Distribution: Peafowls are primarily distributed in South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia, with the Indian Peafowl also introduced to various other regions around the world

Habitat: Their habitat is in tropical regions and the wild

Diet/Feeding: Seeds, fruit, frogs, rodents, insects, and even the ability to hunt snakes

Social behaviour: Defense behavior, group living patterns, and communication behavior

Males and females: The male has very long and conspicuous tail feathers, while the female has simpler plumage and does not have such long tail feathers.

Lifespan: They can live around 15-20 years in captivity, while in the wild, they can live about 10-15 years

Number of young: A female peafowl typically lays between 3 to 8 eggs per clutch. After hatching, the number of chicks that survive can vary, but it's common for 2 to 5 chicks to reach maturity.

interesting fact: An interesting fact about peafowls is that the peacock's spectacular tail feathers, known as the train, are not just for show. They play a crucial role in mating displays. The eye patterns on the feathers can have over 200 "eyes," and their arrangement and brightness are believed to signal the health and genetic quality of the bird to potential mates