Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
PX
INDPE
35670
Family: Galliformes > Phasianidae
The Indian Peafowl, will be familiar as an ornamental species, often associated with stately homes, but the free-flying nature and tendency to wander some distance mean that individuals can turn up elsewhere.
Inclusion of the species in Bird Atlas 2007–11 was a step forward in being able to establish the distribution of this species and the extent to which it has naturalized.
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BTO RECORDS
BTO RECORDS
Identification
Indian Peafowl identification is usually straightforward.
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Population size and trends and patterns of distribution based on BTO surveys and atlases with data collected by BTO volunteers.
CONSERVATION STATUS
This species can be found on the following statutory and conservation listings and schedules.
| IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (global) |
Least Concern 
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| Schedule 1 license required (to disturb) | No |
| Birds Directive Annex 1 | No |
POPULATION SIZE
We have no population estimates for this scarce species.
| BOU Category | E |
DISTRIBUTION
The Indian Peafowl is familiar to many as an ornamental species associated with stately homes, ornamental parks and country estates. These birds are usually free-flying and many individuals wander some distance and attempt to breed in the wild. Historically, such birds have not been routinely documented because birdwatchers tend not to record exotic species, and judging when birds are wild-ranging is problematic. These maps show the extensive nature of winter and breeding distributions and are probably underestimates of the true status of this species.
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Britain and Ireland Breeding Distribution 2008-2011.
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Britain and Ireland Winter Distribution 2008-2011.
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Occupied 10-km squares in UK
| No. occupied in breeding season | 136 |
| % occupied in breeding season | 4.5 |
| No. occupied in winter | 108 |
| % occupied in winter | 3.6 |
DISTRIBUTION CHANGE
No previous atlas records exist for this species so it is impossible to assess changes in range.
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Britain and Ireland Breeding Distribution Change 1968–72 to 2008–11.
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Britain and Ireland Winter Distribution Change 1981–84 to 2007–11
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SEASONALITY
Indian Peafowl is a naturalised non-native and present throughout the year.
Movement
Information about movement and migration based on online bird portals (e.g. BirdTrack), Ringing schemes and tracking studies.
RINGING RECOVERIES
View a summary of recoveries in the Online Ringing Report.
Biology
Lifecycle and body size information about Indian Peafowl, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.
PRODUCTIVITY & NESTING
Sample sizes are too small to report Productivity and Nesting statistics for this species.
BIOMETRICS
Sample sizes are too small to report Biometrics for this species.
Feather measurements and photos on featherbase
CODES & CLASSIFICATION
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Field Codes
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2-letter: PX | 5-letter code: INDPE | Euring: 35670 |
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