The Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) also known as the Peacock is recognized for its beautiful tail. Both the female and male of this species are very similar in appearance. It has a long upper tail and iridescent green feathers that covers it neck and breast. The Green Peafowl is native to Southeast Asia, from eastern India and through the Islands of Java. It is found in bamboo, grasslands, savannas, scrub, and farmlands. The Green Peafowl is not a picky eater, it is an omnivore, and eats fruit, invertebrates, reptiles, frogs, rodents, and sometimes snakes. The Green Peafowl is considered to be in danger of extinction due to poaching and the reduction of its habitat.
The Green Peafowl has a wingspan in the range of 47.2”-63” (120-160 cm) and total weight of 8.5-11 lb (3.85-5 kg). The body of the Green Peafowl has an overall length between 70.9”-96.5” (180-245 cm), body length of 35.4”-50” (90-127 cm), body width of 9.4”-13” (24-33 cm), and standing height of roughly 28.3”-38.6” (72-98 cm). The typical lifespan of the Green Peafowl is between 15-23 years.
The Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) also known as the Peacock is recognized for its beautiful tail. Both the female and male of this species are very similar in appearance. It has a long upper tail and iridescent green feathers that covers it neck and breast. The Green Peafowl is native to Southeast Asia, from eastern India and through the Islands of Java. It is found in bamboo, grasslands, savannas, scrub, and farmlands. The Green Peafowl is not a picky eater, it is an omnivore, and eats fruit, invertebrates, reptiles, frogs, rodents, and sometimes snakes. The Green Peafowl is considered to be in danger of extinction due to poaching and the reduction of its habitat.
The Green Peafowl has a wingspan in the range of 47.2”-63” (120-160 cm) and total weight of 8.5-11 lb (3.85-5 kg). The body of the Green Peafowl has an overall length between 70.9”-96.5” (180-245 cm), body length of 35.4”-50” (90-127 cm), body width of 9.4”-13” (24-33 cm), and standing height of roughly 28.3”-38.6” (72-98 cm). The typical lifespan of the Green Peafowl is between 15-23 years.
