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Indian Peafowl full display, Yala NP, Sri Lanka A classic composition of the epic display shown by male peafowls. Best experienced in full screen mode on a wide screen. Fun fact: the "eyes" which you may see as green or sometimes blue in reality are colorless, it is an optical effect called "Iridescence". Asia,Indian peafowl,Pavo cristatus,Sri Lanka,Yala Click/tap to enlarge

Indian Peafowl full display, Yala NP, Sri Lanka

A classic composition of the epic display shown by male peafowls. Best experienced in full screen mode on a wide screen. Fun fact: the "eyes" which you may see as green or sometimes blue in reality are colorless, it is an optical effect called "Iridescence".

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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 Apr 20, 2015. Captured Nov 13, 2014 16:43.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO1600
  • 400mm