Common, Indian or Blue Peacock (Pavo cristata). Male after annual moult showing emergence of new re-placement 'tail' feathers.

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Common, Blue or Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristata). Peacock, or male, showing growing replacement 'tail' feathers or upper tail coverts; after annual moult.

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

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