Common Peafowl - Pavo cristatus
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1950's
Extirpated year:
Established status: Species are
present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only
with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.
Estimated Florida range: 6
counties At least 10 years, 11 counties Not
reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives: Unknown
impact on native species, but they will lizards, and frogs (Florida
BBA).
Species Account: Native to
India and Sri Lanka. Semi-domesticated populations can be a
nuisance in residential communities, and their loud raucous calls
sometimes result in complaints from neighbors. The male is known as
a peacock and the female as a peahen. Peafowl are ominorous,
feeding on seeds, grain, berries, young shoots, flowers, snails,
insects, lizards, and frogs (Florida BBA). Feral populations tend
to die out over time unless restocked (Florida BBA). Full adult
plumage is not attained until 3-5 years old. This species is
believed to occur in at least 20 counties. Individual counties are
not listed.
Habitats: Low density
suburban development, areas peripheral to core urban areas, and
small towns
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Brevard |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Listed as possible breeding
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Citrus |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Hardee |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Hernando |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Hillsborough |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Lake |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Manatee |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Martin |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Orange |
1950's |
|
At least 10 years |
|
| Palm Beach |
1986 |
|
At least 10 years |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Pasco |
1986 |
|
At least 10 years |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Pinellas |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
Listed as possible breeding
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Polk |
1986 |
|
At least 10 years |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Saint Lucie |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Sarasota |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
| Sumter |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
|
| Volusia |
1986 |
|
Not reported breeding |
(Florida BBA 1986-91) |
References
Kannan, R., and D. A. James. 1998. Common Peafowl
(Pavo cristatus) In Birds of North America, No. 377 (A. Poole and
F. Gill, eds.) Birds of North America, Inc, Philadelphia, PA.
Robertson, W. B., and G. E. Woolfenden. 1992.
Florida bird species: an annotated list. Florida Ornithological
Society, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Stevenson, H. M., and B. H. Anderson. 1994. The
birdlife of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville,
Florida, USA.
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