Bird · GBIF taxon 2473599
Green Peafowl
Pavo muticusAlso known as Indochinese Peafowl, Burmese Peafowl, Dragonbird, Green-necked Peafowl
Green peafowl are large, striking birds of Southeast Asian river basins and open tropical woodlands, distinguished from their Indian relatives by upright crests and brilliant metallic green neck scales. Males perform dramatic courtship displays, fanning massive iridescent trains decorated with glowing eye-spots to attract hens. Highly vocal and naturally elusive, family groups spend mornings foraging along riverbanks before roosting high in canopy trees to avoid predators.
TropicalVocal
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EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXEndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Fallen fruits
- Insects
- Lizards
Predators
- Leopards
- Tigers
- Pythons
ThreatsDeforestation, poaching, egg harvesting, illegal pet trade
HabitatsTropical dry forests, riverine woodland, bamboo thickets
Life span15–25 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPhasianidae
- SpeciesPavo muticus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Males possess sharp tarsal spurs and powerful beaks; observe quietly from a safe distance.
- What to notice
- Look for an upright crest, facial patches of yellow skin, and scaly metallic green neck feathers.
- Support conservation
- Maintain a wide distance, never use call playbacks, and keep location details off public mapping sites.
Responsible observation
- Listening for Calls: Listen for loud, trumpet-like calls along riverbanks early in the morning.
- Maintaining Distance: Avoid approaching roosting trees or displaying males to prevent disturbance.
- Habitat Spotting: Scan sandy riverbanks and forest clearings where birds gather to drink and dust-bathe.
Co-Inhabitant (c) Jacqui Geux, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative Kandukuru Nagarjun from Bangalore, India / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Arjan Haverkamp, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Member Francesco Veronesi from Italy / CC BY-SA 2.0 · cc-by-sa
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