Green Peafowl

Pavo muticus · Species of bird
Order
Galliformes
Codes
grepea1, GRPE

About the Green Peafowl

The green peafowl is a peafowl species native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Southern China. It is the national bird of Myanmar. Formerly common throughout Southeast Asia, only a few isolated populations survive in Cambodia and adjacent areas of Vietnam. It has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2009. This is primarily due to widespread deforestation, agriculture and loss of suitable habitat, severely fragmenting populations and contributing to an overall decline in numbers. The green peafowl is in demand for private and home aviculture and threatened by the pet trade, feather collectors and hunters for meat and targeted.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
SpeciesPavo muticus
Species Codesgrepea1, GRPE

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Green Peafowl belong to?

The Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Green Peafowl?

The green peafowl is a peafowl species native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Southern China. It is the national bird of Myanmar. Formerly common throughout Southeast Asia, only a few isolated populations survive in Cambodia and adjacent areas of Vietnam. It has been listed as endanger...

Where can I report a Green Peafowl sighting?

You can log sightings of Green Peafowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grepea1, or on iNaturalist.