Green Peafowl
NameGreen Peafowl
Common NameGreen Peafowl
Scientific NamePavo muticus
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)140
Length (cm)240
Weight (g)4425
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit brilliant iridescent green plumage across the body, neck, and breast, with a metallic blue crest and bare yellow and blue facial skin. The elongated upper tail coverts form a magnificent train, covered in iridescent green feathers with prominent blue and green 'eyespot' ocelli. Females are similar but lack the long train and have duller plumage.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are loud, harsh, and often disyllabic, distinct from the Indian Peafowl. Calls are typically described as a sharp 'ki-wao' or 'ka-yow'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, parts of China, and the island of Java.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green body plumage, Long, ocellated train feathers (males), Metallic blue crest, Bare yellow and blue facial skin, Loud, harsh disyllabic calls
Description
The Green Peafowl is a large, striking bird known for its iridescent green plumage and, in males, an exceptionally long train of display feathers adorned with 'eyespot' ocelli. Males perform elaborate courtship displays by fanning their impressive trains to attract mates.
