Peacocks are actually called Peafowl! You normally find that all genders of this bird are called a peacock , but this is wrong unless you are referring to a male peafowl. Peafowl is used for both peacocks and peahens (female peacocks !). This includes the three main breeds, the Indian Blue Peafowl, the Green Peafowl, and the Congo Peafowl. There are a few different ways that you can tell the male and female apart. But the most obvious is their outrageously beautiful tail feathers! Male peafowl ... Peacock , or peafowl, refers to a large mostly ground-dwelling bird of the genera Pavo and Afropavo. Belonging to Phasianidae, the same family as pheasants, peacocks are known for the colorful fan-like plumage they often display. Two species are native to Asia and one to Africa. However, they are common semi-domestic birds and can be observed in aviaries and parks around the world. An unmistakable, large ground bird . The unmistakable iridescent blue male spreads out its ornamental upper tail feathers when courting females. Females have a shorter tail, an iridescent green neck, and browner plumage. Found in forest, forest edge, and agricultural land. Often seen on paths or alertly feeding in the undergrowth.
