National Bird - Peacock
Male bird of species P. cristatus, is a native of India, with striking plumage and upper
tail converts marked with iridescent ocelli, able to expand its tail erect like fan as
ostentatious display. Peacocks are related to pheasants. Found wild in India ( and also
domesticated in villages ) they live in jungle lands near water. They were once bred for
food but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. The peahen has no plumage. These
birds do not sound as beautiful as they look - they have a harsh call.
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