Peacock Turning
This peacock photo, taken at the Albuquerque Zoo, highlights the gorgeous crest of the bird, as well as clearly showing the markings along the top of the tailfeathers.
Peacock Profile
Another peacock photo taken at the Albuquerque Zoo, this one in full profile.
Peacock Looking Back
This peacock photo was taken at the Albuquerque Zoo, in dappled sunlight.
Peacock From a Distance
Indian Peacock seen from a distance.
Regal Bird
This peacock is definitely a regal bird.
Peacock Head Down
Indian Peacock with his head down.
Peacock Strutting
Close up of a peacock who appears to be strutting with his neck bent.
Peacock with Tail Draped
Blue Indian Peacock with its tail draped behind him on the ground.
Parent category: Bird Pictures
Peacocks, the male versions of peahen, are widely known for their brillant coloring and long distinctive tail feathers. The female Peahen is much less distinctive, even drab with muted brown and gray coloring and only slight green or blue plumage. Most peacocks on these pages are Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) with iridescent blue-green plumage and long trains featuring the traditional "eye" symbol. The Green Peacock is facing extinction in most areas and has mostly green plumage, rather than blue. The males usually display their full tail fan when courting or when threatened.
