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| Green Peafowl Pavo muticus imperator
- Male |
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| Photographer : | © Fletcher & Baylis |
| Location : | Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary, Modulkiri, Cambodia |
| Date : |
31 December 2008 |
| English synonyms: | Burmese Peafowl, Burmese Peacock, Green-necked Peafowl |
| Bird Family : | Phasianidae - Partridges, Chukar, Francolins, Quails, Spurfowl, Pheasants, Tragopans, Monals, Junglefowl, Arguses, Peafowl, Grouse, Ptarmigans & Capercaillies |
| Bird Group : | GALLIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Endangered |
| Remarks : | The bird was originally one of several chicks confiscated from poachers by rangers who then raised them. Once they were able to fend from themselves they were released but stayed near the ranger station for months before finally dispersing. - F&B |
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