Indian Peafowl

The Indian Peafowl also known as Common Peafowl or Blue Peafowl is scientifically called Pavo cristatus & it's a native to the Indian Sub-continent. They are large Ostrich like birds & they display a marked form of sexual dimorphism and thus the males have a bright blue head, neck and chest with a dark lower back and the upper part has it's signature train of feathers that have vibrant colourful eyes and is used primarily for courtship, while the females lack this trains of feathers and also have a white face with green feathered neck and chest with light black feathers in their back and a big white patch on the lower chest. Both the sexes have strong & long legs and have a strong bill and big rounded eyes. They are considered sacred birds in Hinduism and Jainism.

Sacred In The Jungle

India is a beautiful country and it's people and diversity is not hidden from anyone. Being born in a Hindu family in India, I am highly attached to my religion and Hindu Mythological Events. Hinduism is the largest polytheist religion in the World and we believe that there are around 33 Million Gods & Goddesses governing this Universe and many species of birds, animals, reptiles and Insects are a ride to them or signify them and so is the Indian Peacock whose feather is worn by Lord Krishna in his head as an ornament and also in his sacred flute. Thus this beautiful creature is considered highly sacred in our country, although this picture below is of a female Peacock who don't have a train of feathers on their back.

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