Indian Peafowl

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The Indian Peafowl is a large ground-feeding bird native to South Asia and widely kept or established elsewhere. Males, called peacocks, display an elaborate train covered in eye-like markings; females, or peahens, have more subdued plumage. The train consists of extended feathers above the true tail. Peafowl forage for seeds, fruit, insects, and small animals, then roost in trees. A displaying male turns and shakes its feathers to present the train to nearby females.

Reference: Smithsonian's National Zoo