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What is the scientific name of peacock?

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There are three main types of peacock, the African Congo peacock, the Indian peacock and the Green peacock all of which are thought to have originated in Asia but are today found in Africa and parts of Australia. read more

There are two species of peafowl. The scientific name of the Indian or Blue peafowl is Pavo cristatus and the scientific name of the Green peafowl is Pavo muticus. read more

The peacock (also known as peafowl) is a medium sized bird most closely related to the pheasant. Unlike it's common pheasant cousin that inhabits areas of the Northern Hemisphere, the peacock is found in warmer climate of the Southern Hemisphere, with the peacock being most commonly found in India. read more

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