Peacock Display
159 worksFirst upload: Feb 2016Peak: 2020Last 12 months: 23
Description
These images feature the Indian peafowl (*Pavo cristatus*) displaying its plumage. Photographers are drawn to the bird's elaborate courtship dance and the striking geometric patterns created by the iridescent "eye" markings on its tail feathers. The shots vary in framing, ranging from full-body displays of the fan to close-up portraits of the head and neck. While the captions reference locations like Yala National Park in Sri Lanka, the species is native to the Indian subcontinent. The group is united by the visual motif of the male peacock's fanned tail feathers.
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