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Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve records Indian peafowl first sighting
Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam records the Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) for the first time. The sighting adds a new species to the protected area’s biodiversity record and is reported as a latest news update.
Indian Peafowl:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Common name and scientific name | Indian peafowl has the scientific name Pavo cristatus. |
| Group classification | Indian peafowl is a species in a group of birds called pheasants. |
| Sex-specific terms | Males are called peacocks, females are called peahens, and together they are called peafowl. |
| Habitat and distribution | Indian peafowl are resident breeders across the Indian subcontinent, inhabit the drier lowland areas of Sri Lanka, and are found in moist and dry deciduous forests near water, montane forests, cultivated regions, and around human habitations. |
| National bird status | Indian peafowl is the national bird of India. |
| Size | The head and body of adult peafowl range from 3 to 4 feet long, and the tail can be 5 feet long. |
| Key features | Peafowl are among the largest of all birds that fly. |
| Sexual dimorphism | Peacock is brightly colored with a predominantly blue fan-like crest and a long train made up of elongated upper-tail covert feathers bearing colorful eyespots, while peahens lack the train and have a greenish lower neck and duller brown plumage. |
| Diet | Indian peafowl is omnivorous and feeds on seeds, grains, fruits, insects, reptiles, and other small animals. |
| Conservation status | Indian peafowl is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List. |