Green Peafowl

Other names
Scientific name: Pavo muticus

Desciption
The male is similar to the Indian Peacock, but has longer legs, solid black and creamy wings, scaled green neck feathers, yellow face and upright tight crest. The female is similar, but has a much shorter tail with no ocelli.

Similar species
Common Peafowl.

Behaviour
It lives in small flocks; it can fly, but prefers to escape by running when attacked. During the courtship the male opens its fan-shaped tail to attract females. During the courtship the male opens its fan-shaped tail to attract females.

Diet
It feeds on insects, fruit, snakes and other reptiles, fruit and vegetables.

Distribution/habitat
India and Southeats Asia.