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  2. Peafowl - Wikipedia

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    A peacock spreading his tail, displaying his plumage Peahen. Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies).

  3. Understanding the Beautiful Yet Strategic Art of Peacock ...

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    In the above video, you can see one of the most strikingly beautiful peacock courtship displays on the planet. A male is displaying his impressive tail feathers (called a train) and is desperately ...

  4. Indian peafowl - Wikipedia

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    [12] [13] A male peafowl or peacock is a larger sized bird with an average bill to tail length of 100–120 cm (40–46 in) and as much as 200–230 cm (78–90 in) to the end of a fully grown train. It weighs 4.1–5.2 kg (9–11.5 lb) and is amongst the heaviest birds in Phasianidae .

  5. Phasianidae - Wikipedia

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    The family includes 185 species divided into 54 genera. It was formerly broken up into two subfamilies , the Phasianinae and the Perdicinae . However, this treatment is now known to be paraphyletic and polyphyletic , respectively, and more recent evidence supports breaking it up into two subfamilies: Rollulinae and Phasianinae , with the latter ...

  6. Feral peacocks in Sacramento? Turkeys aren’t the only big ...

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    A peacock s struts across the street at the Auburn Creek Apartment complex in Lincoln on Dec. 18, 2003. The birds can be spotted on rooftops, in oak trees and on people’s balconies.

  7. Golden Retrievers Get More Than They Bargained for with ...

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    Male peacocks can get aggressive during mating season and will be more territorial than usual. If you see a peacock in the wild and it appears to be aggressive, don't panic. Don't make any eye ...

  8. Congo peafowl - Wikipedia

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    Female head Male head. The male (peacock) of this species is a large bird of up to 64–70 cm (25–28 in) in length. Though much less impressive than his Asiatic cousins, the male's feathers are nevertheless deep blue with a metallic green and violet tinge. He has bare red neck skin, grey feet, and a black tail with fourteen tail feathers. His ...

  9. Courtship display - Wikipedia

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    Male peacock spider, Maratus volans, courtship display In some species, males will perform ritualized movements to attract females. The male six-plumed bird-of-paradise (Parotia lawesii) exemplifies male courtship display with its ritualized "ballerina dance" and unique occipital and breast feathers that serve to stimulate the female visual system. [7]