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The National Bird of India
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The Peacock
The national bird of India is the peacock.
Peacock is a colourful, swan-sized bird.
It is a symbol of
Grace
Joy
Beauty
Love
About National Bird:
| Common Name | Indian Peafowl |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pavo cristatus |
| Adopted In | 1963 |
| Found In | India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka |
| Habitat | Grasslands, forests, near human habitats |
| Eating Habits | Many types of plants, flower petals, seeds, insects |
| Average Weight | Male – 5 Kg; Female – 3.5 Kg |
| Average Length | Male – 1.95 to 2.25 m; Female – upto0.95 m |
| Average Wingspan | 1.8 m |
| Average Lifespan | 15-20 years |
| Average Speed | 13 km/h |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Description:
- The national bird of India, is a colourful bird.
- The term “peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes.
- Technically, only males are peacocks.
- Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl.
- They have fan-shaped feathers.
- They have a white patch under the eye and a longneck.
- The male of the species is more colourful than the female.
- They have a spectacular bronze-green tail of around 200 elongated feathers.
- The female is brownish, slightly smaller than the male and lacks the tail.
- Tail feathers have eye-like spots, surrounded with red, green, gold and red feathers.
- The wild Indian peafowl is native to dense, hilly forests in India.
Food:
Peacocks are ground-feeders that eatinsects, worms, snails, frogs, snakes, grasses, seeds, and various kinds of crops.
Behaviour:
- Wild Indian peafowl usually lives in small groups.
- These birds are weak flyers, spending most of their time on the ground.
- They normally roost (rest and sleep) in tall trees at night
- The height of the trees helps protect the peafowl from hunters.
- To warn of danger, peafowl make loud screaming and beeping calls
Cultural Importance:
- Lord Krishna is always presented with colourful feathers of peacock.
- Indian peacock is also regarded as the vehicle of Shanmukha, son of Lord Shiva.
- Peacock feathers are used for decorations for homes.
- They can be used as accessories for theatrical costumes, jewellery, and wedding displays.
- Many people consider peacock feathers to be symbols of good luck.
Interesting Facts
- One day old baby peacock can walk, eat and drink without assistance.
- They can fly, despite their huge tail feathers.
- Colours of the tail will look different every time you change the angle of looking because of the reflection of the light.
- The peacocks look more attractive when they reach the age of 5 or 6 years.
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