Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) perching on a branch. This bird is native to India and Sri Lanka, although it is widely domesticated throughout the wo

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Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) perching on a branch. This bird is native to India and Sri Lanka, although it is widely domesticated throughout the world. The male's extravagant feathers are fanned out and displayed during its courtship ritual. Photographed in India.

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