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Sexing Peachicks - A page with photos and comparison photos of young peachicks and how to differentiate between males and females. Images of peachicks at various ages to help peafowl owners to identify their peachicks.
Images of peachicks at various ages to help peafowl owners to identify their peachicks.
An unmistakable, large ground bird. The unmistakable iridescent blue male spreads out its ornamental upper tail feathers when courting females. Females have a shorter tail, an iridescent green neck, and browner plumage. Found in forest, forest edge, and agricultural land.
Indian peafowl nest on the ground; it is a shallow scrape lined with leaves, sticks, and other debris. The clutch consists of 4-8 fawn-to-buff white eggs which are incubated only by the female for about 28 days. The chicks are precocial (fully developed) and follow the mother around soon after hatching.
This species is celebrated not only for its ornate appearance but also for its cultural significance in Indian tradition and mythology. Peafowls are known for their striking sexual dimorphism. The male, commonly referred to as a peacock, sports a brilliant array of iridescent blue and green plumage.
Indian Peafowl. Pavo cristatus. Can You See Me Now? Like many bird species, male and female peafowl look very different. While males are brilliantly colored, even gaudy, the females are drab with body feathers in muted browns, a white belly and greenish neck feathers.
Images of peachicks at various ages to help peafowl owners to identify their peachicks.
