Pavo cristatus

Indian Peafowl

BirdBest Season: Mar–May

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About this species

India's national bird and perhaps the world's most recognisable bird, the Indian Peafowl is found across the subcontinent from forest to farmland. The male's spectacular 2-metre train of iridescent ocellated feathers is fully displayed in the pre-monsoon breeding season, when dawn dances in forest clearings are breathtaking. Watch Indian Peafowl dancing in India's forests. National bird of India — breeding display season guide and best wildlife reserves.

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Best locations for Indian Peafowl

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Ranthambore National Park

Rajasthan, India

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Keoladeo National Park

Rajasthan, India

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Bandipur National Park

Karnataka, India

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When and Where to Photograph Indian Peafowl

Plan field days around Mar–May: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Ranthambore National Park.

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