Indian Peafowl look-alikes
Pavo cristatus
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Green Peafowl
Pavo muticus
Key differences
The Green Peafowl has iridescent green body plumage (not blue), a more upright, pointed crest (not fan-shaped), and a bare patch of yellow facial skin. Its calls are also different, typically a louder 'ki-wao' or 'o-yoi'.
Congo Peafowl
Afropavo congensis
Key differences
The Congo Peafowl is much smaller, found only in central Africa, and lacks the elaborate train of the Asian peafowl species. Males have a short, dense black crest and a metallic blue-green body. Females are duller brown with a green sheen.
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