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Indian Peacock in Manali
February 7 , 2026
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- A pair of peacocks was spotted at about 6,000 ft near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, which is unusual for this species.
- Peacocks belong to the pheasant family (Phasianidae).
- The Indian or Blue Peacock (Pavo cristatus) is the National Bird of India.
- Peacocks usually live in warm forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas in plains and low hills, normally below about 1,000–1,500 metres.
- According to the IUCN, it is listed as Least Concern.
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