Peahen

usgb/ˈpiːhen/
noun

The female of a peacock.

The peahen is less colorful than the peacock.
Visual representation of "peahen" - The female of a peacock

Often appears as...

  • indian peahen
  • adult peahen
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Visual Differences

Remember, peahens are not as vibrant as peacocks. They're less colorful, with muted tones.

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Even from a distance, the peahen's subdued colors stood out against the peacock's bright plumage.
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Species Identification

Peahen refers specifically to female peafowl; males are peacocks, and together, they're peafowl.

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Children were excited to learn that the term 'peafowl' includes both the peahen and the peacock.
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Common Habitat

Peahens are often found in the wild, in forests or near farmland, but can also be seen in zoos.

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The peahen foraged for food along the edge of the forest, near the village.
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