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Peafowl
Scientific name:
Pavo cristata
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Family:
Phasianidae
Genus:
Pavo
Species:
P. cristata
Fun Facts
Peafowl have been kept in captivity for many centuries.
It is the national bird of India.
Males are called "peacock," females are called "peahen," and the young are called "peachicks"
They live 15 to 20 years.
Peafowl eat grains, insects, small reptiles and small mammals.
Peafowl weigh 2 to 13 pounds.
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