Remember, peahens are not as vibrant as peacocks. They're less colorful, with muted tones. 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. 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. The peahen foraged for food along the edge of the forest, near the village.