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- Common Name: Green Peafowl
- Scientific Name: Pavo muticus
- Date Taken: July 17, 2024
- Location: Wat Pa Tham Pia In
- Udon Thani, Thailand
- Photographer: Howard Cunningham
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Found in forests, grasslands, and scrublands across countries like
Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and parts of Indonesia,
Green Peafowl prefer areas near water bodies and are often found in
dense forest regions with open spaces for foraging. They are
omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods including seeds, fruits,
insects, small mammals, and reptiles. Males are known for their
elaborate courtship displays. Outside the breeding season, Green
Peafowl are generally solitary or found in small groups. During
the breeding season males become highly territorial. The Green
Peafowl is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat
loss, hunting, and poaching. Their population has significantly
declined over the years, and they are now confined to fragmented
pockets of their former range. This species is closely related to
the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), but is distinguishable by its
greener coloration and different vocalizations.
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