A view from the rear of an Indian peacock shows the dull side of his tail feathers that he fans in a front-on courtship display to attract a mate.

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The view from the rear of an Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) shows the dull side of his tail feathers that he fans to attract a mate with a front-on courtship display of iridescent blue-green plumage.

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Size: 5104px × 3406px
Location: Florida, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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