Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Pheasants and Partridges :: Indian Peafowl
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
Described by: Linnaeus (1758)
Alternate common name(s): Common Peafowl, Blue Peafowl
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
Indian Subcontinent;
India n. to Himalayan foothills and Indus River, w. to Pakistan border and e. to Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. Sri Lanka.
Introduce to many parts of the world, but seldom becomes an established resident. Semi-feral in parts of California.
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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