Peafowls are a species of bird known for their striking appearance and long tail feathers, which form a tail screen that can reach up to 1.5 meters in length. The top of the head is bright green, while the crown is blue-green and pointed.

The female, or peahen, does not have a tail screen and her plumage is dull brown with spots.

There are two main types of peafowls: the Blue Peafowl, found in India and Sri Lanka, and the Green Peafowl, found in Southeast Asia and western as well as southern Yunnan in China.

There is also an albino species known as the White Peafowl and a recently discovered species called the Congo Peafowl, which is black with white tufted feathers on the head in males and green as well as brown in females.

Peafowls inhabit open areas of the forest and are omnivorous. They typically live in groups of one male with several females. They can be found in tropical and subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests and mixed forests at elevations below 2,000 meters.

They prefer to live near streams and can be found in sparsely forested grasslands, river banks, and open grasslands between forests.

Unfortunately, the population of Green Peafowls in Southeast Asia has been declining rapidly. As of 2014, it was estimated that the population had declined by more than 50% in the last three generations.

Without conservation measures, it is likely that the wild Green Peafowl will be extinct in Yunnan within the next decade. The Congo Peafowl is also considered scarce with a low reproductive rate, making its survival prospects not optimistic. Environmental damage caused by the influx of Rwandan refugees has further reduced the already struggling Congo Peafowl population.

Peafowls have long been considered symbols of good luck, old age, and a promising future. In Greek mythology, they are associated with the goddess Hera. In Chinese culture, they are considered kind, wise, freedom-loving birds that bring good luck and happiness.

In English, the term "peacock" is often used in a derogatory sense to refer to someone who is smug and shows off.

In conclusion, Peafowls are a beautiful and fascinating species of bird known for their striking appearance and long tail feathers. Unfortunately, the population of Green Peafowls in Southeast Asia is declining rapidly and without conservation measures, it is likely that the wild Green Peafowl will be extinct in Yunnan within the next decade.

Peafowls are symbols of good luck, old age, a promising future and have cultural significance for many people around the world.