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. Showing 'dropped' primary feathers on the wings, and the true tail feathers supporting the elongated, 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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