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.