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There are two species of peafowl. The Indian blue, which is not endangered, and the green, which is endangered, found from Burma to Java.
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∙ 10y agoBecause its hunted for it's meat and feathers and its chicks and eggs are taken by people who will sell them to breeders.
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∙ 11y agoThey get hunted for the feathers.
The Indian peafowl is not an endangered species. Listed as "Least Concern".
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When did peacocks become endangered?
Since about 1960The Indian peafowl is not an endangered species, listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. The green peafowl of southeast Asia is however, endangered.
Are peahens endangered?
Peahens are simply the female peafowl, so no, peahens are not endangered. Of the three types of peafowl, the Green Peafowl is an endangered species while the Congo Peafowl is listed as Vulnerable. Indian Peafowl, which are the bird most people think of when the term "peacock" is mentioned, have a conservation status of Least Concern.
Are Indian peafowl endangered?
yes
Is the peacok endangered and protected?
There are two species of peacocks*. The Indian peacock is considered Least Concern (which means it is not endangered whatsoever). The other species, the Green peacock (or Javan), is endangered. In general, endangered species are protected, however I can't find any information on conservation programs for the green peacock. *The real name for peacock if peafowl. Scientifically, "peacock" is used only for males, peahen for females, and peafowl for both.
Is peacock a endangered bird?
The Indian peafowl is not endangered, but listed rather as Least Concern, meaning the species has a viable population still. The correct term is "peafowl", peacock is the male. Females are called "peahens."
How many green peafowl are in the world?
46000
Are there three kinds of peafowl?
indian,green,and congo
What are three close relatives of the peacock?
A peacock is a male peafowl. There are two different species in the genus Pavo: Indian Peafowl & Green Peafowl. There is also a different peafowl called the Congo peafowl which is in a separate genus Afropavo. If you want to know the relatives of peafowl, look it up in a book or on the internet and not just by asking a question.
What is the scientific name for peafowls?
Genus & species of Peafowl are Pavo cristus. They are of the family Phasiandae of the order Galiformes.
How many species of peacocks are there?
There are 2 speciesThe two species are:Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus (Asiatic)Green Peafowl, Pavo muticus (Asiatic)
What is scientific name of peacock bird?
There are two species of peafowl. There is the Pavo cristatus commonly known as the Indian or Blue Peafowl, and there is the Pavo muticus commonly known as the Green Peafowl. The species that most people are familiar with is the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus.)
Is the peacock an endangered?
Yes, the Indian Peafowl is endangered and the Green Peafowl is nearly, if not absolutely, extinct.The peacock population is dwindling fast due to habitat loss, contamination of food sources and poaching. Ironically, until today no census has been conducted of the peacock. Non-feasibility has been cited as the only reason. The sole stock-taking of the peacock population in India was done by WWF India in 1991. It revealed that India was left with only 50 per cent of the total peacock population that existed at the time of Partition in 1947. While the green peacock is already believed to be extinct, the peacock may soon end up on the critically endangered list.The green peafowl is endangered in its native habitats.Peafowl - a species of pheasant native to southern Asia - come in many colours and varieties, and are frequently raised by humans. They do well in captivation, and adapt to man's environment very well.
