Green Peafowl

The green peafowl is one of the species of peafowl birds. They are native to Indochina and the tropical forest of Southeast Asia. These birds are Scientifically called Pavo muticus, however, they can also be known as Indonesian peafowl. Due to threats like habitat destruction, hunting, and poaching, these birds have been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. 

These large, colorful birds are found in grasslands, farmlands, bamboo, and savannas. Like other species of peafowl, they can fly and cover a long distance. Green peafowl are independent birds that often live in wildlife; however, many families have owned them as pets due to their majestic looks.

These Indonesian peafowl are fascinating birds that will fascinate you forever. The following article has interesting information about these colorful birds, so don’t forget to check it out.

Name:

Green Peafowl

Other Names:

Indonesian Peafowl, Javan Peafowl

Origin:

Popularity:

Popular Peafowl Breed

Size:

Big Bird

Lifespan:

15-25 Years

The origin of the green peafowl bird is Indonesia. It is the national bird of Myanmar and it belongs to several Southeast Asian countries including Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc.

According to the IUCN Red List, the population of these birds is approximately 25 to 30 thousand individuals. Around 10 to 20 thousand birds are adult or mature individuals from those 30 thousand. However, the population of green peafowl birds is decreasing due to habitat destruction, hunting, and poaching.

These birds were widely distributed across southeast Asia, Bangladesh, java of Indonesia, northeast India, and China. Moreover, countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand also have a large number of this bird.

The average price of an adult green bird is between $500 and $1500. Green peachicks are cheaper than mature birds and cost around somewhere between $200 to $300. However, their price often depends on the location, seller, colors, and age.

The green birds which are also known as Indonesian peafowls native to Indochina and the tropical forest of Southeast Asia. Since 2009, these birds have been listed on the IUCN Red List because they are considered endangered due to habitat destruction.

They were first explained as pavo Muticus by Carl Linnaeus. However, Ulisse Aldrovandi describes this green bird as pavo laponensis before Carl Linnaeus. Moreover, Jean Delacour explained the third type of green peafowl bird in 1949. After that, Japanese people imported these birds from the Southeast Asia tropical forest.

The male bird is a green peacock, the female is a green peahen and together they are green peafowl. The male and female green birds are almost similar in appearance. However, they are different from each other in terms of body weight, height, and length. To recognize them well, make sure to know about their appearances, sizes, and colors.

The Appearance of a Green Peacock

These bright-colored birds are known for their majestic appearance and attract everyone they meet. Most of the body parts of green peacocks are green including their heads maybe that’s why they are called green birds.

The green peacocks are recognized for their charming tail. Male peafowl often show off its colorful and long tails to attract female peafowl. Moreover, they have dark wings, dark green crests, and glittering green necks.

Size

Green peacocks are large-sized birds, compared to other birds, and even larger than green peahen. The weight of these male birds is between 3 to 5 kg. The height of green peacocks can be around 100 to 110 cm while their body length is 183 to 305 inches. Moreover, the wingspan of green peacocks is between 110 and 160 cm, and the tail length should be around 4 to 6 feet.

Colors

Colors are the beauty of green peacock birds, they look amazing in every color. However, the colors of peacocks are determined by their neck color rather than their feather colors. They can be seen in yellow, brown, green, and a combination of green-golden. Green peacock birds are commonly found in peach, opal, and purple colors. The rarest colors of these birds are blue and white.

The Appearance of a Green Peahen

The appearance of green peahen is quite similar to green peacock. The green peahen has dark wings, glittering green necks, and dark green crests like male peafowl. However, female birds have shorter tails than male birds. To recognize female birds when they are mixed with peacocks, you can check the dark triangle of brown color that appears on the below part of the eyes.

Size

Even though green peahens are smaller than their male birds, they still look quite large. The height of green peahen is 80 to 90 cm. The body length of these female birds is 122 to 152 cm and they weigh between  3 to 4 kg. Moreover, green peahen comes with a shorter tail that would be around 2 to 5 feet while their wingspan will be 3 to 4 feet.

Colors

The high demand for green peahen birds is not because of their large size or appearance but due to their colors. They often come with bright-colored bodies. The common colors of green peahens include blue, brown, and green. Additionally, the upper bodies of these female birds are brownish along with a metallic green lower neck.

There are three sub-species of green peafowl birds including java peafowl, indo-chinese peafowl, and Burmese peafowl.

Java Peafowl

Java peafowl is one of the sub-species of Indonasian peafowl that originated in southeast Asia. The males and females of this sub-species are quite similar in appearance. Both peahen and peacocks have iridescent green necks and long upper tails that cover their actual tail  They are impressive birds that come with the brightest colors than the other two subspecies.

Indo-Chinese Peafowl

Indo-Chinese peafowl is the second most beautiful sub-species of Indonasian peafowl found naturally in the wild along with different parts of eastern Burma, siam, and Indochina. However, in the United States, only a few breeders carry 100% pure Indo-Chinese stock. Moreover, in terms of stature and coloration, the male of this sub-species are similar to java peafowl but their colors are duller.

Burmese Peafowl

The Burmese peafowl is the sub-species of green peafowl, also recognized as the black-shouldered peafowl. They are native to southeast Asia and can be found in northern Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, etc. The female birds of this sub-species have grey plumage along with white feathers on their wings. The Burmese peacock has a metallic blue-green neck, distinctive black and white plumage, and an iridescent green and gold tail.

Even though, These peafowls are large birds that require spacious space and special care, still people from across the world always desire to own these birds. Their personality and colorful feathers are the reason for so much popularity. However, Indonesian peafowls are the first choice pet in South Asian countries like Pakistan and India.

Moreover, these birds might not give you the same companionship that you often get from dogs and cats. If you are thinking about owning green peafowl, make sure to keep them in a group or own two birds because they might feel depressed while staying alone. One more important thing is to keep them in your backyard and far away from your damageable things.

Grooming

Indonesian peafowl grooming includes nail trimming, bathing, a skincare routine, and more. Bathing is essential to maintaining the birds’ colorful appearance. Nail trimming should also be done as these birds usually injure themselves and other pets. 

Moreover, the skin of Indonesian peafowl is very sensitive and they feel irritation when their skin gets dry. Try to use coconut oil to prevent green peafowl skin from irritation. It’s often difficult to groom these large birds, so hire a professional groomer for your pet grooming.

Diet

They are omnivores and eat several foods, including fruits, meat, frogs, flowers, leaves, petals, etc. Additionally, adult peacocks and peahen always love to eat berries. These green birds can even hunt snakes and often eat lizards, termites, and other small mammals and insects while living in the wildlife.

The diet of Indonasian peafowl often depends on where they live and what they can get. People who keep these birds as pets usually feed them with fruits, seeds, grains, etc. while living in the forest, they eat insects, snakes, berries, and flowers. Moreover, their diet might be different in zoos.

The average lifespan of Indonasian peafowl birds is around 15 to 25 years. However, there is a big difference in the lifespan of these birds when it comes to the environment. Both peacocks and peahens live longer as pets than in wildlife. Moreover, the lifespan of male birds is longer than female birds.

Lifespan in Captivity

Just like every bird, these birds live more when a caring family owns them. Their life in captivity is much easier than wildlife. The minimum green peafowl lives 30 years and if they get well care, they can live 40 years.

Lifespan in Wildlife

These Birds birds face too many problems while living in the forest. They have to search for food, fight against wild animals, and have no safe environment. That is why, the maximum lifespan of a green peafowl bird is 25 years in wildlife.

The Indonesian peafowl bird often releases vocal sounds like “ki-wao”,  “how-aa”, and the most common “meow meow”. However, their vocal sound is always different depending on the situation. They usually release sound when they see wild animals or when these birds try to show their presence.

Green peafowl is a large-sized bird that is popular for their colorful appearance and personality. This large-sized bird can live independently and also as a pet. All they need to get a healthy diet and grooming for a healthy and longer life. These birds may not give you the companionship like dogs and cats but will surely add beauty to your backyard. Moreover, the bad thing is that there are only 30 thousand Indonesian peafowls left in the world.