And no, it’s not a migration error or a tourist’s pet. This is real, documented, and confirmed by wildlife photographers Nejib Ahmed and Chandan Saikia. What’s more? Forest officials had heard whispers from frontline staff for days; sightings near Rowmari and Hazaribagh camps; but until the camera clicked, nobody could officially say ‘it’s here’. This isn’t just a pretty photo op. It’s a sign that Orang’s ecosystem is healthy enough to support a bird usually found in drier, open forests; places far from Assam’s wetlands. The last recorded peafowl in the region was way over in Nunoi Wildlife Sanctuary. So, why does this matter? Well, it tells us that conservation efforts are quietly paying off. Animals are expanding their territories where they once couldn’t. Birders, researchers, and even tourism managers are now buzzing; because this could mean more sightings, more data, and maybe even new trails for wildlife tourism. Sometimes, the biggest wins in conservation come not with fanfare, but with a single feather caught on camera.