Indian or Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristatus). Peacock or male displaying. Rear view showing supportive function of true tail of train

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Indian or Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristata). Peacock or male displaying. Rear view showing dropped primary feathers of wings and true tail feathers supporting erected train feathers, popularly called the 'tail' feathers.

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Size: 3561px × 5341px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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