The Indian Peafowl, scientifically known as Pavo cristatus, was recorded for the first time in Assam’s Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve on 28 September 2026. The sighting was documented inside the park after earlier field observations near the Rowmari and Hazaribagh Anti-Poaching Camps.
Indian Peafowl
The Indian Peafowl is a bird species in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is the national bird of India and is known for the long train of the male bird, which is formed by elongated upper tail coverts.
Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve
Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in Assam and is known for its grasslands, wetlands, and riverine habitats. The park is also called the Mini Kaziranga because it shares several ecological features with Kaziranga National Park.
Wildlife Documentation in Assam
The first photographic confirmation in Orang National Park was made by wildlife photographer Nejib Ahmed and cinematographer Chandan Saikia. The record was later noted by Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on 29 September 2026 as an addition to the biodiversity records of Orang and Assam.
Important Facts for Exams
- The scientific name of the Indian Peafowl is Pavo cristatus.
- The Indian Peafowl is the national bird of India.
- Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve lies in Assam and contains grassland and wetland habitats.
- The nearest earlier known record of the Indian Peafowl in the region was from Nunoi Wildlife Sanctuary in Udalguri district.
Biodiversity Record
Before this documentation, there was no confirmed record of the Indian Peafowl from Orang National Park. Forest authorities have planned continued monitoring in the area to track the bird’s movement and habitat use.
