Indian peafowl
(Pavo cristatus)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Pavo cristatus is native to India and Sri Lanka. Indian peafowl were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentional releases.
Life Cycle
Male Indian peafowl has bright iridescent plumage with long tails for attracting the duller plumaged females. At a weight of 6-13 lb. (2.7-6 kg) and a wingspan of 4.6-5.2 ft. (1.4-1.6 m), P. cristatus is one of the largest flying bird species. During reproduction, females lay an average of 4-8 eggs in a clutch and incubate for 28 days. P. cristatus are ground-nesting birds with nests comprised of sticks and leaves. Young are able of leaving the nest after hatching with the female providing care and protection approximately 9 months.
Distribution
P. cristatus is established in northern Florida and is extending its range south.
Control Efforts
Limited information is known about the impacts of Indian peafowl populations on native species.
http://www.southfloridawildlifecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Indian-Peafowl-2018-SFWC.pdf
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pavo_cristatus/
Pavo cristatus is native to India and Sri Lanka. Indian peafowl were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentional releases.
Life Cycle
Male Indian peafowl has bright iridescent plumage with long tails for attracting the duller plumaged females. At a weight of 6-13 lb. (2.7-6 kg) and a wingspan of 4.6-5.2 ft. (1.4-1.6 m), P. cristatus is one of the largest flying bird species. During reproduction, females lay an average of 4-8 eggs in a clutch and incubate for 28 days. P. cristatus are ground-nesting birds with nests comprised of sticks and leaves. Young are able of leaving the nest after hatching with the female providing care and protection approximately 9 months.
Distribution
P. cristatus is established in northern Florida and is extending its range south.
Control Efforts
Limited information is known about the impacts of Indian peafowl populations on native species.
http://www.southfloridawildlifecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Indian-Peafowl-2018-SFWC.pdf
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pavo_cristatus/
Selected Images
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Galliformes |
| Family: Phasianidae |
| Genus: Pavo |
| Pavo cristatus |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.