Pavo cristatus
Indian Peafowl
BirdBest Season: Mar–May
Best locations
4
Expert creators
0
Field Reports (12 months)
0
(c) Cloudtail the Snow Leopard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
About this species
India's national bird and perhaps the world's most recognisable bird, the Indian Peafowl is found across the subcontinent from forest to farmland. The male's spectacular 2-metre train of iridescent ocellated feathers is fully displayed in the pre-monsoon breeding season, when dawn dances in forest clearings are breathtaking. Watch Indian Peafowl dancing in India's forests. National bird of India — breeding display season guide and best wildlife reserves.
Field Reports
0 total reports
No field reports yet for this species.
Best locations for Indian Peafowl
Reserves and landscapes where our photographers reliably encounter this species, with links to place-specific guides.
Wildlife Creators Specialising in Indian Peafowl
View allNo specialists are listed yet — try our search for nearby creators.
Upcoming Trips Targeting Indian Peafowl
No active trips are targeting this species right now — ask a guide on our search page.
When and Where to Photograph Indian Peafowl
India's national bird and perhaps the world's most recognisable bird, the Indian Peafowl is found across the subcontinent from forest to farmland. The male's spectacular 2-metre train of iridescent ocellated feathers is fully displayed in the pre-monsoon breeding season, when dawn dances in forest clearings are breathtaking. Watch Indian Peafowl dancing in India's forests. National bird of India — breeding display season guide and best wildlife reserves.
Plan field days around Mar–May: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Ranthambore National Park.