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Name |
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Indian Peafowl |
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Scientific Name |
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Pavo cristatus |
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Size |
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Mor (230 cms) |
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Habitat |
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Dense Scrub and deciduous Jungle |
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Identification |
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Mottled brown with some metallic green on lower neck and crest |
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Status |
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Resident |
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Distribution |
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Throughout the Indian Union |
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Food |
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Grain, vegetable Shoots insects, snakes etc. |
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Nest |
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January-October, Ground nest |
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Eggs |
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3-5, glossy pale cream |
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Least concern |
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Terrestrial |
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Common |
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Most parts of M.P |
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