Females choose their mates according to the train ornamentation: males with the greatest number of "eyes" on their trains are more successful at mating than others, and a male may mate with up to six females in a single season.
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Females choose their mates according to the train ornamentation: males with the greatest number of "eyes" on their trains are more successful at mating than others, and a male may mate with up to six females in a single season.
The calls of the Indian peafowl are very loud and are described as harsh, unpleasant screams, and they are varied: both sexes have up to six alarm calls, and males have seven additional calls during territorial disputes.
Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T074912527 · last approved 8 November 2026