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The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also known as the common peafowl or blue peafowl, is a peafowl species native to the Indian subcontinent. It has been introduced to many other countries. Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens, although both sexes are often referred to colloquially as a "peacock".
2 lis 2022 · Native to the Indian subcontinent, the Blue Peafowl is a mid-sized bird that’s brightly colored and features a long train of upper-tail covert feathers that are adorned with colorful spots. The males of the species are called peacocks, females are peahens.
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.
The female blue peafowl (known as the peahen) is colored brown. At the base of the neck they have some metallic green feathers and the underside is white. The crown of feathers on their head is brown or green.
The Indian peafowl, also known as the common peafowl or blue peafowl, is a large and colorful bird species that belongs to the pheasant family. This magnificent bird is famous for its beautiful feathers with iridescent colors of blue, green, gold and copper.
10 lis 2022 · While in colloquial language, the term peacock is used when referring to all members (male or female) of the genus, the term should only be used when referring to the male. Females are called peahens, and the chicks are known as peachicks. A group of peafowl is known as an ostentation or a muster.
Indian/Blue Peahen. The usual colour of the Indian or Blue Peahen (the female Peafowl) is a grey-brown back with iridescent green around her neck. Some Peahens show a lot more white on the head and body. Peahen with chicks. Peafowl chicks or Peachicks (not chickpeas).
