INDIA's NATIONAL BIRD
Male bird of species P. cristatus,
is a native of India, with striking plumage and upper tail
converts marked with iridescent ocelli, able to expand its tail
erect like fan as ostentatious display. Peacocks are related to
pheasants.
Found wild in India (and also domesticated in
villages) they live in jungle lands near water. They were once bred
for food but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. The peahen
has no plumage. These birds do not sound as beautiful as they look -
they have a harsh call.
FLAG
| EMBLEM | ANTHEM
| SONG | SPORT
BIRD
| ANIMAL | TREE
| FLOWER | FRUIT