Food
Omnivore
Indian peafowls eat seeds, insects and small reptiles.
Eats plants and animals
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Indian Peafowl Facts for Kids: I Is for Indian Peafowl
The male, called a peacock, spreads a huge fan of shiny tail feathers. The female is called a peahen. Here are easy Indian peafowl facts for kids: what Indian peafowls eat, how big they grow, what a baby Indian peafowl is called and where Indian peafowls live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter I.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Indian peafowls
Two more true facts about the Indian peafowl that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Indian Peafowl”
Indian Peafowl starts with the letter I. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Only the males, called peacocks, have the big colorful tail.
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One more fact
It is the national bird of India.
Act it outMove like an Indian peafowl for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter I in “Indian Peafowl”.
Ask a questionWhat would an Indian peafowl eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Indian Peafowl Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Indian peafowl, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An indian peafowl is about 1 m long, plus tail of 1.5 m for males.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Indian peafowls live for about 20 years.
LifespanBaby
Peachick
A baby Indian peafowl is called a peachick.
Baby nameGroup
Ostentation
A group of Indian peafowls is called an ostentation.
Group nameHabitat
Forests
Indian peafowls are found in India and Sri Lanka.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
The male, called a peacock, spreads a huge fan of shiny tail feathers. The female is called a peahen.
Indian Peafowl is a birdLetter
I is for Indian peafowl
Indian Peafowl has 13 letters and starts with I.
Say: Indian Peafowl
Quick quiz
Indian Peafowl Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Indian Peafowl Coloring Page: Letter I Worksheet
Done reading about the Indian peafowl? Print the free letter I sheet, say “I is for Indian peafowl” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Indian Peafowl Questions Kids Ask
Indian peafowls eat seeds, insects and small reptiles. That makes the Indian peafowl an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
An indian peafowl is about 1 m long, plus tail of 1.5 m for males.
Indian peafowls live for about 20 years.
A baby Indian peafowl is called a peachick.
A group of Indian peafowls is called an ostentation.
Indian peafowls live in India and Sri Lanka. Their favorite habitat is: forests.
Yes. The Indian peafowl is a bird. The male, called a peacock, spreads a huge fan of shiny tail feathers. The female is called a peahen.
Indian Peafowl starts with the letter I. Say it slowly and listen for the I sound at the start.
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