PEAFOWL

Peafowl are native to India, Sri Lanka , Nepal, and Bangladesh. They live in deciduous forests, scrublands, and semi-desert grasslands. Males are called peacocks, females are peahens, and young known as peachicks. In 1963 the peafowl was declared the national bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions. The long tail of the adult male is called a train, which can be two thirds of their body length. The fan spread and shaking of the train is a form of courtship.

FUN FACT

They usually try to escape by running on foot through the undergrowth, and avoid flying, except when flying up into tall trees to roost.