Type: Bird – Pheasant family (Phasianidae)
Habitat: Native to India and Sri Lanka, now found in gardens and parks worldwide.
Features:
- Males have long, colorful tail feathers with distinctive “eye” patterns.
- Females are less colorful.
Behavior: Males fan their tails to attract females during mating season.
Diet: Grains, insects, small fruits.
Importance: A symbol of beauty and pride; often kept for ornamental purposes.