Common, Indian or Blue Peacock (Pavo cristata). Rear view showing function of true tail feathers as support for 'train' plumes.

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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 the erected elongated train feathers, popularly called 'tail' feathers.

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

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