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Pavo is a genus of large, colorful birds that includes the peacocks found in Asia, known for their striking iridescent plumage and elaborate tail displays. These birds are scientifically important for understanding bird evolution and behavior, and have cultural significance across many human societies.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderGalliformes
- FamilyPhasianidae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Has part
- Green Peafowl
- Parent taxon
- Pavonini
- Image
- Green Peafowl - Baluran NP - East Java MG 7995 (29726908551).jpg
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A leucistic Indian peacock in display
Pavo is a genus of two Asiatic species in the tribe Pavonini. The two species, along with the Congo peafowl of Africa, are commonly referred to as "peafowl".