Kingdom: Animalia        Phylum: Chordata        Class: Aves (Birds)        Order: Galliformes        Family: Phasianidae

Blue Peafowl
Indian Blue Peafowl - photo © Rajiv Lather

Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also known as Blue Peacock, is the national bird of India. The Blue Peafowl is a widespread resident in India.

Size: Male 180-230 cm; Female 90-100 cm.
 

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