Peafowl information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Peafowl, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Peafowl
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. Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as peahens. Despite this, peacock is usually used to refer to both sexes, in common language.
Peafowl facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Pavo cristatus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Forests & farmland
- A group is called
- Party
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae
- Genus Pavo
- Species Pavo cristatus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Peafowl?
Pavo cristatus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Aves, Order Galliformes, Family Phasianidae.
Is the Peafowl endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Pavo cristatus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Peafowl live?
15 to 20 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Peafowl eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is forests & farmland.
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