Observations in the Species: Pavo cristatus
English Name: Indian Peafowl
By: louise29
Observed on: 29th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st October 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: We found the feather on a recently in the Staffordshire Moorlands. There is a canal in the area we walked and lots of open countryside and woodland. I really can't think what bird it would be from as it's large and I don't think it would be from an owl or buzzard or other raptor. I have wondered if it could be from a peacock?
It's 40cm / 15.5 inches long and I suspect it's a wing feather by the shape but I'm not sure.
Does anyone know which bird it fell from?
By: Nicky vB
Observed on: 6th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd July 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Description: A South Asian bird. The peacock is designated as the national bird of India and the provincial bird of Punjab.
Observed on: 2nd June 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: An unexpected sighting on a day out. A number of them in the area around a farm.
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 12
Comments: 0
Description: I was surprised to see (and hear) peafowl roaming Brownsea Island.
Observed on: 30th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 4
Description: I usually resist putting duplicates on hence my plant input is low.Cannot resist my peacock shots as this male put on such a display including shaking his tail feathers.
Observed on: 30th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 15
Comments: 4
Description: Could not resist taking this magnificent displaying Peacock !
Observed on: 1st March 2011
Added to iSpot: 19th March 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: This flight feather measures 42 cm unstraightened. The emargination measures 22cm. The feather shows significant wear towards the tip. The shaft is a dark brown/black from the emargination to the tip whilst becoming white at the substantial base. It has quite a curve on it which makes it look more pointed in the photographs than it actually is.
Observed on: 1st March 2011
Added to iSpot: 19th March 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: This flight feather measures 42 cm unstraightened. The emargination measures 22cm. The feather shows significant wear towards the tip. The shaft is a dark brown/black from the emargination to the tip whilst becoming white at the substantial base. It has quite a curve on it which makes it look more pointed in the photographs than it actually is.
By: beccasroberts
Observed on: 28th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th February 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 5
Description: Feather is 35cm long. It was found on a grassy common surrounded by farm land.
By: Nicola Claxon
Observed on: 5th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2012
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 2
Comments: 13
Description: Spotted in a tree on an estate in Haslingden, Lancashire, could not see its head or feet so could not identify. It was at approx 21:00, we think approx 40cm / 2 feet long.
By: cher
Observed on: 10th June 2011
Added to iSpot: 5th January 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 10
Comments: 0
Description: .
Observed on: 29th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th November 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Observed on: 17th January 2008
Added to iSpot: 11th November 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Observed on: 19th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 13
Comments: 0
Description: Ok, I know it's not native but what a beautiful sight at Kew on summer's morning!
By: Ry Joyce
Observed on: 21st July 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th August 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Description: Lurking round Bradgate Ruins. He didn't show me his feathers! :(
Observed on: 21st March 2011
Added to iSpot: 23rd March 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 11
Comments: 2
Description: My excuse is that I didn't go to Kew expecting to see peafowl! I spotted the male under a tree, then later stalking and displaying to the female. Watching the shimmering eye feathers (photo 4 - OK I know its a still but they were shaking) dazzled me but did not seem to impress her.
By: sammy g
Observed on: 1st October 2009
Added to iSpot: 30th December 2010
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Observed on: 31st July 2010
Added to iSpot: 2nd August 2010
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: I aslo found this peacock on Brownsea Island and was trying to steal our lunch!
By: deKat
Location: FivemiletownLat/Lng: 54.382694286946, -7.3096203804016
OS grid ref: NV554115
Close Observed on: 14th February 2009
Added to iSpot: 20th April 2010
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: Woke up while staying in a holiday apartment one morning and 'spotted' this!
By: sb24599
Observed on: 20th September 2008
Added to iSpot: 8th February 2010
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Large colourful bird with 'fan shaped' tail feathers
