Scientific Classification of Peacock
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Aves
Family: Phasianidae
Species: P. cristatus
Phylum: Chordata
Order: Galliformes
Latin Name: Indian Pavo
Genus: Pavo
Diet: Omnivore
Average life span in the wild: 20 years
Size: Body, 35 to 50 in (90 to 130 cm); Tail, 5 ft (1.5 m)
Weight: 8.75 to 13 lbs (4 to 6 kg)
Photo location: Taljai jungle, Pune
It is the national bird of India.
Did you know?
A male peafowl is one of the largest flying birds when the combined length of its train and its large wingspan are considered.
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