Indian Peafowlインドクジャク

Species Data

Classification

Galliformes / Phasianidae Source

Size

Males total length 180–230 cm (including train) / females 86–90 cm

Weight

Males 4–6 kg / females 2.8–4 kg

Lifespan

Wild: about 15 years / captive: up to 23 years

Diet

Omnivore Omnivorous, eating insects, arthropods, small reptiles and amphibians, leaves, fruit, and seeds

Distribution

Native to the Indian subcontinent, ranging from the Indus valley in the northwest to Assam in the northeast and throughout southern India and Sri Lanka. Source

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

Did You Know?

• In India it is valued as a beneficial bird that preys on venomous snakes and scorpions, and it is the country's national bird. Source
• The iridescent colors of the male's train come not from pigments but from the microscopic structure of the feathers, which scatters light. Source
• In Edo-period Japan there were "peacock teahouses" (kujaku-jaya), establishments where patrons could enjoy tea while viewing these birds. Source

FAQ

Why do peacocks have such colorful tail feathers?

The train's iridescent colors come not from pigments but from the microscopic structure of the feathers, which scatters and refracts light. Source

What do Indian peafowl eat?

They are omnivores, feeding on insects, small reptiles and amphibians, seeds, fruit, and plant leaves. Source

Where are Indian peafowl originally from?

They are native to India, Sri Lanka, southern Nepal, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh, and have since been introduced to countries such as Australia and Japan. Source

How many operating facilities are registered here?

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 15 Source

Books & gear

• Indian Peafowl book
• binoculars