- 1. What is the scientific name of Indian peafowl?
A) Struthio camelus
B) Pavo cristatus
C) Tyto alba
D) Columba livia
- 2. What is the male Indian peafowl called?
A) Peacock
B) Drake
C) Hen
D) Cock
- 3. What is the female Indian peafowl called?
A) Sow
B) Peahen
C) Ewe
D) Jenny
- 4. How many eggs does a female Indian peafowl usually lay in a clutch?
A) 10-15
B) 1-2
C) 4-8
D) 20-25
- 5. Which family do Indian peafowls belong to?
A) Accipitridae
B) Falconidae
C) Phasianidae
D) Corvidae
- 6. Which of the following is not a natural habitat for Indian peafowls?
A) Wetland
B) Desert
C) Forest
D) Grassland
- 7. What is the color of the crest on top of the Indian peafowl's head?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
- 8. How many recognized subspecies of Indian peafowl exist?
A) One
B) Seven
C) Five
D) Three
- 9. What do Indian peafowl predominantly eat?
A) Nectar
B) Seeds and insects
C) Fish
D) Small mammals
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