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Common Peafowl

Latin Name: Pavo cristatus
How big can I grow:

Up to 225cm in length when in full plumage

Where do I live:

Indian subcontinent in dry deciduous forests and agricultural land

What do I eat:

Mainly seeds, grains, fruits, berries and insects

Common Peafowl portrait
Did you know?

Like butterflies, peacock feathers get their amazing colours from tiny crystal-like structures that reflect different wavelengths of light!

Important Data about Common Peafowl
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