The Peacock, Pavo cristatus Linnaeus, is the national bird of India. It is a symbol of grace, joy, beauty and love. Peacock is a large and majestic bird. It is a colorful, swan-sized bird with a fan-shaped crest of feathers on its head, a white patch under the eye and a long-slender neck. The male of the species is more colorful than the female with a glistening blue breast and neck and a spectacular bronze-green tail of around 200 elongated feathers. Peacock occupies a respectable position in Indian culture and is protected not only by religious sentiments but also by parliamentary statute. It is fully protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

圖片編號： 257157216
拍攝者： Fatema7864