Indian peafowl

The Indian peafowl is a striking bird native to the Indian subcontinent, though it now lives in many other places too. Males, called peacocks, are famous for their dazzling tail feathers, while females, called peahens, have more muted colors.

• Males display their long, colorful tail feathers to attract mates.
• Originally from India, they’ve been introduced to other continents.
• Females are called peahens and lack the male’s flashy plumage.