Peafowl is a common name for two bird species

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.

Late Pliocene – present
Indian peacock displaying his train
Indian peacock displaying his train
Scientific classificationEdit this classification
Domain:
Eukaryota

Kingdom:
Animalia

Phylum:
Chordata

Class:
Aves

Order:
Galliformes

Family:
Phasianidae

Subfamily:
Phasianinae

Tribe:
Pavonini
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