Male peacock displaying. Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) male displaying its tail feathers. This bird is native to India and Sri Lanka, although it is

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Male peacock displaying. Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) male displaying its tail feathers. This bird is native to India and Sri Lanka, although it is widely domesticated throughout the world. The male's extravagant feathers are displayed as part of its courtship ritual.

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