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India Peafowl (♀), Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka This female was spotted at a time where it could be picky. As it was the breeding season, males were everywhere displaying and calling. Asia,Indian peafowl,Pavo cristatus,Sri Lanka,Wilpaththu Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

India Peafowl (♀), Wilpaththu, Sri Lanka

This female was spotted at a time where it could be picky. As it was the breeding season, males were everywhere displaying and calling.

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  1. View travismorhardt's profile
    travismorhardt
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    I love the iridescence on her neck feathers! Posted 10 years ago
  2. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Nice to see in its natural environment, rather than Europe and Africa!
    Lovely capture.     Posted 10 years ago

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The Indian peafowl

The Indian peafowl or blue peafowl, a large and brightly coloured bird, is a species of peafowl native to South Asia, but introduced in many other parts of the world.

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Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 1, 2014. Captured Nov 5, 2014 08:40.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO900
  • 400mm