Peafowl - Wikipedia Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies) Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens
Peacock | Facts Habitat | Britannica peacock, any of three species of resplendent birds of the pheasant family, Phasianidae (order Galliformes) Strictly, the male is a peacock, and the female is a peahen; both are peafowl
Peafowl Peacock - Facts, Information Habitat - Animal Corner Peafowl is the term given to two species of bird which are members of the pheasant family The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a native bird to the Indian subcontinent and the Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) breeds from east Burma to Java Males are known as ‘Peacocks’ and females as ‘Peahens’
13 Types of Peacock: Peacock Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST The United Peafowl Association has recognized 225 varieties of peacock breeds to distinguish different color morphs and peafowl plumage On this list, we will discuss all peacock species and a handful of subspecies and variants
Peafowl - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants A group of peafowl forages on the ground each day for grain, insects, small reptiles and mammals, berries, figs, leaves, seeds, and flower parts Peafowl at zoos are fed commercial pheasant pellets, chopped greens, and chopped fruit
Peacock vs Peafowl - What is the Difference? - LearnPoultry Although the terms peacock and peafowl are used interchangeably, the term peacock refers only to the male peafowl, while the term peafowl includes the female bird as well Female peafowls are called peahens
Peacock - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Peacocks, also known as “peafowl, are large colorful birds that live in India and Asia There are two species, blue peafowl and green peafowl There is also a third, African species known as the Congo peafowl, but it is in a different genus Peacocks are actually the males, and the females are known as “peahens ”
Common peafowl - Smithsonians National Zoo Peafowl are the largest members of the pheasant family At up to 13 pounds (6 kilograms), peafowl are among the heaviest of flying birds, although they prefer walking and running to flying Peafowl are native to Sri Lanka and India, where they are the national bird
Peacock - Animal Spot Peafowl are one of the most recognizable birds globally, owing to the male’s unique tail feathers patterned with eyespots The males are referred to as a peacock, which is also the colloquial term for the bird in general, while the females are called peahens Males of two of the three species are blue, a unique color to occur naturally
Peacock - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary Peacock, or peafowl, refers to a large mostly ground-dwelling bird of the genera Pavo and Afropavo Belonging to Phasianidae, the same family as pheasants, peacocks are known for the colorful fan-like plumage they often display Two species are native to Asia and one to Africa