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ANIMAL :

PEACOCK

Interesting Facts about Peacocks :
Fact 1
Definition : A peacock is a male peafowl , the Peahen is a female Peafowl belonging to the pheasant family of Birds . Peacocks have a crested head and a very large fanlike tail marked with brilliant plumage adorned with
iridescent eyes or spots .
Fact 2
The species in general or collectively are referred to as peafowl . Although most people call the species peacocks , the word really only refers to the
male bird .
Fact 3
There are 3 species of peacocks ( peafowl ): - Indian , or blue peafowl - Green peafowl
- Congo peafowl
Fact 4
Peacocks ( male peafowl ) are noted for their display of their brilliant tall
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