Wednesday, February 25, 2009

PEACOCK



Scientic Name : Pavo cristatus

Local Names : Navilu , Mayura

Habitat : They live in open forests, tall trees etc,

Size : Vulture (about 3 feet)

Feeding : Feeds chiefly on insects , lizards, snakes and vegetable matter.

Breeding : 3 – 5 eggs


Nesting : January - October
It nests in a depression on the ground.

Feathers : Peacock have attractive blue and green coloured feathers and a metallic blue green
body.

Egg Colour : Glossy pale cream screaming “May – May”


Call : A loud harsh

Cluthes : 3 -5







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