Common, Indian or Blue Peafowl or Peacock (Pavo cristata). New tail feather emergence after the moult.

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Common, Indian or Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristata). Peacock or male, showing new 'tail' plumes emerging over 'true' tail after annual moult.

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

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