Indian Peafowl

 

Linnaean Classification: Eukarya, Animalia, Chordata, Aves, Galliformes, Phasianidae, Pavo, Pavo christatus

 

Regulator because the Indian Peafowl can regulate its own body temperature and is a warm-blooded animal. Neither because they are non-migratory and do not hibernate during colder seasons.

 

Specialist because Indian Peafowls are native to few countries but live in captivity in many places.

 

Consumer because the Indian Peafowl relies on other organisms for its diet.

 

Omnivore because they eat seeds, grain, insects, invertebrates, reptiles, fruit, and berries.

 

Niche: The Indian Peafowl regulates populations of venomous snakes, abundant lizards, and insects. The Indian Peafowl may also eat species of endangered lizards. Birds can be a nuisance to agriculture because they damage crops, but they also have a positive effect on crops, by consuming prodigious plants. The Indian Peafowl is mainly preyed on by tigers and leopards.