Indian Peafowl ( Peacock ) : The National Bird of India
Indian Peafowl or the blue Peafowl is a popular species of the peacock family which is known for its exotic colors and beauty. The Indian Peafowl has so much significance in the Hindu religion as well as the Indian culture. The Indian peafowl or Blue peafowl is scientifically known as Pavo cristatus and it is the endemic bird of South Asia. The male Indian Peafowl is more graceful and elegant than the female and they have a very high vocalization. This bird was declared as the national bird of India in 1963 and in the Hindu mythology, many Hindu deities are associated with the Indian Peafowl.
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