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, including dropped primary feathers of the wings and the true tail feathers supporting the erected train feathers.

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

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