Peacocks at Guirim in Goa are regular monsoon guests

Venita Gomes

SPECTACLE!

Peafowls putting up a spectacular show for passerbys is a regular feature in the fields of Guirim, close to he national highway.

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HOTSPOT

The Guirim highway in North Goa is one of the spots where one can spot peahens and peacocks regularly.

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SHOWING OFF

A peacock with its feathers open is a delight to watch.

Peacock|Goa|Birds|Guirim|Peafowl|Monsoon in Goa | Photo: Sandeep Desai

GRACEFUL

Peacocks are tall and slender birds with a long feather tail in shades of blue and green. 

Peacock|Goa|Birds|Guirim|Peafowl|Monsoon in Goa | Photo: Sandeep Desai

MONSOON DELIGHT

The monsoon is the best time to spot peafowls in some of the fields in Goa.

Peacock|Goa|Birds|Guirim|Peafowl|Monsoon in Goa | Photo: Sandeep Desai

POPULATION GROWTH

Earlier, one could spot peafowls on the hills of Goa but in recent times they are spotted in villages, an indicator of their population growth.

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THE ONE BIRD

The peacock is India’s national bird and is protected under the country’s Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

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