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    The Indian peacock has iridescent blue and green plumage, mostly metallic blue and green. males are significantly longer due to the "tail", also known as a "train".The peacock train consists not of tail quill feathers, but highly elongated upper tail coverts. These feathers are marked with eyespots, best seen when a peacock fans his tail.Peafowl are omnivores and mostly eat plants, flower petals, seed heads, insects and other arthropods, reptiles, and amphibians. Very proud and arrogant.

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    About Peafowl

    The Indian peacock is a stunning bird with iridescent blue and green feathers, known for its magnificent 'tail', or 'train'. This train is not made of tail quill feathers, but of highly elongated upper tail coverts adorned with eyespots.

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    Peafowl are experts in showcasing their beauty and pride, with their vibrant plumage and impressive display of feathers. They are also omnivores, with a diet consisting of plants, insects, and small animals.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I love the fact that my 'tail' is not made of tail quill feathers, but of highly elongated upper tail coverts adorned with eyespots. It's a unique feature that sets me apart from other birds.