General Description: Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) are large, sexually dimorphic birds. Males are brightly colored with iridescent greens and blues, while females wear subdued browns with only a little color. Breeding male has elongated feathers with iridescent "eye" spots. Both genders have a crest.
Taxonomy: Galliformes, Phasianidae, Phasianinae
Favored Habitat: Urban parks.
Where to Find: Around Las Vegas, look for Indian Peafowl in large private yards and at Floyd Lamb State Park.
Comments: Widely introduced throughout the US.
Male Indian Peafowl displaying
Male Indian Peafowl
Front view of displaying male
Close-up of male
Back view of displaying male
Back view of displaying male
Female Indian Peafowl
Female Indian Peafowl
Female Indian Peafowl
Female Indian Peafowl
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240105