Peacock Quiz: Test Your Peacock Knowledge!

Quiz Questions

What family do peacocks belong to?

• Phasianidae
• Canidae
• Ursidae
• Felidae

What is the scientific name for peacock?

• Pavo alba
• Pavo cristatus
• Pavo pavida
• Pavo muticus

What is the native range of peacocks?

• Africa
• South America
• Australia
• Asia

What is the average size of a male peacock's tail feathers?

• 3-4 feet
• 7-8 feet
• 1-2 feet
• 5-6 feet

What is the purpose of a male peacock's elaborate display?

• To attract a mate
• To mark territory
• To find food
• To scare away predators

What is the name for a group of peafowl?

• Muster
• Herd
• Flock
• Pod

What is the diet of peacocks?

• All of the above
• Seeds and grains
• Fruits and vegetables
• Insects and small animals

What is the average weight of a male peacock?

• 13-15 pounds
• 8-13 pounds
• 7-9 pounds
• 4-6 pounds

What is the average weight of a female peahen?

• 4-6 pounds
• 13-15 pounds
• 7-9 pounds
• 10-12 pounds

What is the average lifespan of a peacock in the wild?

• 10-25 years
• 14-16 years
• 5-7 years
• 8-10 years

What is the average wingspan of a male peacock?

• 3-4 feet
• 9-10 feet
• 7-8 feet
• 5-6 feet

What is the color of a peacock's crest?

• Yellow
• Green
• Red
• Blue

What is the name of the sound a peacock makes?

• Hiss
• Meow
• Coo
• Train Rattle

What is the name of the structure on a male peacock's head?

• Crest
• Comb
• Wattle
• Beard

What is the name of the structure on a male peacock's back?

• Feathers
• Train
• Tail
• Plumage