Fauna
Bird

Green Peafowl

Pavo muticus

Also 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.

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EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXEndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyFallen 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
Classification
  1. FamilyPhasianidae
  2. SpeciesPavo muticus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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.
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