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Peafowl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peafowl include two Asiatic species and one African species of bird in the genera Pavo and Afropavo of the Phasianidae family, the pheasants and their allies, known for the male's piercing call and, among the Asiatic species, his extravagant eye-spotted tail covert feathers which he displays as part of a courtship ritual.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peafowl
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Peacock - Bird - Britannica
Peacock, any of several resplendent birds of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. Strictly, the male is a peacock, and the female is a peahen; both are peafowl.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/peacock
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Peacocks - National Geographic
Learn all you wanted to know about peacocks with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/peacock
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Peacock Information - San Diego Zoo Kids
Looking for information on peacocks? San Diego Zoo Kids has peacock pictures and facts for kids to help your child learn.
http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/birds/peacock
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Peacock - Encyclopedia
Peacock a male peafowl, which has brilliant blue and green plumage and very long tail feathers that have eye-like markings and can be erected and expanded in display like a fan; in Greek mythology, the eyes were those of the hundred-eyed Argus, placed there by Hera after Hermes killed him.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/peacock.aspx
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Animal Corner - Peafowl Information
Peafowl is the term given to 2 species of bird which are members of the pheasant family. The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a native bird to the Indian subcontinent and the Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) breeds from east Burma to Java.
https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/peafowl/
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Fun Peacock Facts for Kids - ScienceKids
Check out our range of fun peacock facts for kids. Learn about the fact that peacocks are the male only of the bird called a peafowl, why the peacock has such beautiful feathers, where peacocks are native too and much more.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/peacock.html
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Peacocks Opening Feathers HD & Bird Sound - YouTube
The Most Magnificent Peacock Dance Display Ever - Peacocks Opening Feathers and Bird Sound HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDvFdj-pFMc
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SoftSchools - Peacock Facts
Most people use term "peacock" to describe both male and female birds, but peacock is actually a name that refers to male peafowl. Peafowl belong to pheasant family. These birds are native to Asia.
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/peacock_facts/43
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Peacock - Animal Facts and Information
The most interesting fact about the Peacock is the colorful features of this pheasant family. They can include colors of black, green, blue, gray, red, and orange. They can be displayed in a train that travels behind the body of the bird.
http://www.bioexpedition.com/peacock/
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Animal Information - Peacock
The peacock (Pavo cristatus) is one of the most beautiful and colorful birds in the world. Technically, the name peacock refers only to the male peafowl. The female peafowl is called a peahen.
http://www.bigrunwolfranch.org/peacock.html
