The Indian Peafowl (Pavo criastus) also referred to as the Blue Peafowl, is a brightly colored gamebird. The male Indian Peafowl is brightly colored and has blue fan-like feathers. It is known for its long train made up of tall covert feathers that have colorful eyespots. The female Indian Peafowl doesn’t have the train as it has a green lower neck, and a dull brown plumage. The Indian Peafowl is native to India and Sri Lanka in South Asia. In other countries it is typically seen in parks, zoos, and nature centers. The Indian Peafowl is omnivorous and eats insects, fruits, small mammals, and reptiles.
The Indian Peafowl has a wingspan in the range of 55.1”-63” (140-160 cm) and total weight of 6.1-13.2 lb (2.75-6 kg). The body of the Indian Peafowl has an overall length between 76.8”-88.6” (195-225 cm), body length of 39.4”-45.3” (100-115 cm), body width of 6.5”-7.9” (16.5-20 cm), and standing height of roughly 26.4”-30.7” (67-78 cm). The typical lifespan of the Indian Peafowl is between 10-25 years.
The Indian Peafowl (Pavo criastus) also referred to as the Blue Peafowl, is a brightly colored gamebird. The male Indian Peafowl is brightly colored and has blue fan-like feathers. It is known for its long train made up of tall covert feathers that have colorful eyespots. The female Indian Peafowl doesn’t have the train as it has a green lower neck, and a dull brown plumage. The Indian Peafowl is native to India and Sri Lanka in South Asia. In other countries it is typically seen in parks, zoos, and nature centers. The Indian Peafowl is omnivorous and eats insects, fruits, small mammals, and reptiles.
The Indian Peafowl has a wingspan in the range of 55.1”-63” (140-160 cm) and total weight of 6.1-13.2 lb (2.75-6 kg). The body of the Indian Peafowl has an overall length between 76.8”-88.6” (195-225 cm), body length of 39.4”-45.3” (100-115 cm), body width of 6.5”-7.9” (16.5-20 cm), and standing height of roughly 26.4”-30.7” (67-78 cm). The typical lifespan of the Indian Peafowl is between 10-25 years.
