Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip J.K. McGowan ◽  
Guy M. Kirwan
Keyword(s):  
Pavo Muticus ◽  
Green Peafowl

scholarly journals The Range Contraction and Future Conservation of Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11723
Author(s):  
Mingxiao Yan ◽  
Bojian Gu ◽  
Mingxia Zhang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Rui-Chang Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Planning ◽  
Camera Traps ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressures ◽  
Maximum Entropy Modeling ◽  
The Past ◽  
Historical Archives ◽  
Historical Periods ◽  
Pavo Muticus ◽  
Green Peafowl

The Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) is vulnerable to anthropogenic pressures and has undergone an extensive decline through much of its range in Southeast Asia. However, little is known about the changing distribution of Green Peafowl in China through historical periods. We described a 5000–6000 years distribution change of Green Peafowl in China by using historical archives. We examined the present distributions of Green Peafowl by using camera traps and transect surveys and predicted the suitable habitat to support future conservation planning for this species. Although Green Peafowl was once widely distributed across China, the species experienced a southward range retreat over the past 5000–6000 years and is now restricted to a small part of Yunnan. The results of prediction from maximum entropy modeling (MaxEnt) showed that the size of suitable habitat of Green Peafowl in Yunnan was 17,132 km2. The suitable habitat concentrated in nine prefectures of Yunnan and Pu’er, Chuxiong, and Yuxi accounted for 48.64%, 27.39% and 15.83%, respectively. These results suggest that central Yunnan can cover most of the current larger and more contiguous populations of Green Peafowl in China and should be protected. Moreover, some areas in southern Yunnan, such as Xishuangbanna, can be a candidate for reestablishing populations, given that the species disappeared in this region less than 20 years ago and has a large remaining habitat.

scholarly journals Modelling occurrence probability of the Endangered green peafowl Pavo muticus in mainland South-east Asia: applications for landscape conservation and management

Oryx ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niti Sukumal ◽  
Simon D. Dowell ◽  
Tommaso Savini
Keyword(s):  
East Asia ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Protection Level ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Pavo Muticus ◽  
Green Peafowl

AbstractThe green peafowl Pavo muticus is a highly threatened galliform species that was historically distributed widely across South-east Asia. Evidence shows a recent population decline and range contraction for this species, linked with habitat degradation and over-exploitation. This study aimed to determine the current known distribution across mainland South-east Asia and investigate potential habitat that could host remaining viable populations and contribute to the long-term survival of the species. We used locations from historical and recent records and habitat variables from a geographical information system database to model the probability of occurrence and classify key localities according to their relative importance for the species. Our results showed that the green peafowl probably occurs in less than 16% of its historical range across mainland South-east Asia and that remaining locations are fragmented. Four confirmed and two potential stronghold populations were identified for the species, based on the localities with high capacity to contribute to its long-term survival in large contiguous patches. These were in central Myanmar, western and northern Thailand, eastern Cambodia/south-central Viet Nam and northern Cambodia/southern Lao. Threats vary amongst countries, with continued habitat loss and degradation in many areas and hunting particularly acute in Viet Nam, Cambodia and Lao. Most of the remaining populations are in protected areas but the protection level varies widely. We propose conservation actions for each stronghold population, in accordance with the nature of the threats and protection level in each area, to prevent the local extinction of this species.

Electrocardiogram analysis of the normal unanesthetized green peafowl (Pavo muticus)

Zoo Biology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 542-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Hassanpour ◽  
P. Hojjati ◽  
H. Zarei
Keyword(s):  
Pavo Muticus ◽  
Green Peafowl

scholarly journals Population genomic, climatic and anthropogenic evidence suggest the role of human forces in endangerment of green peafowl ( Pavo muticus )

2021 ◽  
Vol 288 (1948) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Dong ◽  
Hao-Chih Kuo ◽  
Guo-Ling Chen ◽  
Fei Wu ◽  
Peng-Fei Shan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Human Disturbance ◽  
Anthropogenic Impacts ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Population Decline ◽  
Genomic Diversity ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Pavo Muticus ◽  
Green Peafowl

Both anthropogenic impacts and historical climate change could contribute to population decline and species extinction, but their relative importance is still unclear. Emerging approaches based on genomic, climatic and anthropogenic data provide a promising analytical framework to address this question. This study applied such an integrative approach to examine potential drivers for the endangerment of the green peafowl ( Pavo muticus ). Several demographic reconstructions based on population genomes congruently retrieved a drastic population declination since the mid-Holocene. Furthermore, a comparison between historical and modern genomes suggested genetic diversity decrease during the last 50 years. However, climate-based ecological niche models predicted stationary general range during these periods and imply the little impact of climate change. Further analyses suggested that human disturbance intensities were negatively correlated with the green peafowl's effective population sizes and significantly associated with its survival status (extirpation or persistence). Archaeological and historical records corroborate the critical role of humans, leaving the footprint of low genomic diversity and high inbreeding in the survival populations. This study sheds light on the potential deep-time effects of human disturbance on species endangerment and offers a multi-evidential approach in examining underlying forces for population declines.

scholarly journals Peafowl Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 945-948
Author(s):  
Fatma Yenilmez
Keyword(s):  
Cereal Grains ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Long Tail ◽  
Pavo Cristatus ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Pavo Muticus ◽  
Green Peafowl ◽  
Different Climates

Peafowl is a common name of three species of the Phasianidae family. It is known as a sacred bird in many Asian countries and India that is the homeland of the peafowl. They live in groups and prefer cultivated areas and forests where they can find more food in nature. They feed on cereal grains, insects, fruits, leaves, seeds. It has a strong structure and adapts very well to different climates. Because of this feature can be produced anywhere in the world. There are commonly known three different types of peafowl. Blue (Indian) Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) and Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congoensis). The most recognizable species of them is the Indian Peafowl. Peafowl has always been the center of attention with its striking, bright and eye-catching colors on its body and long tail, and it is natural wonders. Therefore, they are especially indispensable members of zoos and ornamental gardens. Although peafowl are usually produced for their beautiful appearance, their meat is also very tasty and beneficial. This article is prepared to give brief information about peafowl.

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