Indian Peafowl By: Talia Helmus

Structural Adaptations The peacocks colorful tail attracts females, (they are most attracted to larger tails)also if a predator catches a peacock by a feather it will fall out The strong claws, feet, and legs, this adaptation helps the peafowl quickly excel away from predators chasing them (when pressured they will fly)

More Structural Adaptations A sharp, small, curved beak, this adaptation helps the peafowl quickly catch prey as well as fit it in to small holes where prey can hide The peahens bland coloring, while having eggs the peahen will stay on the ground instead of roosting in the the safety of the trees. Also the peahens camouflage keeps them safe while hiding in brushes. Peachicks also have this coloring too.

Even More Structural Adaptations The peacocks flashy coloring, this structural adaptation is the same purpose as the peacocks tail, to arrack females (these colors are metallic blue, dark blue, green and shades of purple)

Behavioral Adaptations One behavioral adaptation of the Indian Peafowl is foraging in small groups called parties. This is important because the peafowl can eat more food as well as it will be safer in parties. Parties are made of small families or same gender groups. Another adaptation of the Indian Peafowl is during mating season the peacocks will separate from their parties and go to their own territory. In their own territory they will have a better chance at mating, without a disturbance of another male.

More Behavioral Adaptations One more behavioral adaptation is very loud calls. These calls warn other peafowls in the area of danger. Another adaptation of the Indian Peafowl is roosting in trees. When in trees predators can’t reach the peafowls as they would be able to on the forest floor.

Habitat The Indian Peafowl lives in the varied, deciduous forests, or cultivated lands and villages. It lives in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Peafowls need brushes to escape and hide from larger predators. When hungry, peafowls will move into villages to steal from gardens, find food, or be given food.

Diet The Indian Peafowl is an omnivore and basically eats seeds and small animals. It also eats plants, fallen fruit, and bugs. Will move into villages when hungry or can't find food. During mating season peacocks have to find food for themselves. They can be part of the Jaguar’s food chain

Food Chain Sun Rodent Jaguar Grass Indian Peafowl

Fun facts!  Largest flying bird National bird of India Scientific name : Pavo cristatus Clutch size: 6 to 8 Male name : Peacock, Female name : Peahen, Chick name : Peachick In some places considered holy

Resources http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/peacock/?source=A-to-Z The World Book 2010 The Bird Book Encyclopedia Peacocks, Penguins, and other bids http://www.gbwf.org/pheasants/blue_peafowl.html