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Pavo cristatus

Pavo cristatus

9.9
A large colorful bird from India with a male that has long bright tail feathers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Pavo cristatus is renowned for the spectacular display of its tail feathers during courtship.

Examples

  • You can spot the Pavo cristatus in many gardens and parks throughout India.

  • Unlike other birds, the male Pavo cristatus has iridescent blue and green plumage.

  • The Pavo cristatus is famous for its vibrant plumage.

  • Did you see the Pavo cristatus at the zoo?

  • The Pavo cristatus is known for its impressive tail feathers that fan out during mating displays.

  • In India, the Pavo cristatus can often be seen strutting through gardens, showcasing its colorful feathers.

  • The male Pavo cristatus attracts attention with its striking blue and green feathers, especially during courtship.

Synonyms

Indian peacock
vsPavo cristatus
3.7

A large bird from India with long bright blue and green tail feathers

is the scientific name used in formal biological classification
blue peafowl
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  • Indian
6.8

A large bird with bright blue feathers and a long fan tail from India and Sri Lanka

is limited to the Indian subcontinent rather than including Sri Lanka

Surface Forms

Pavo cristatus singular
Pavo cristatuses plural

Morphology

Pavo + cristatus

This is a Latin scientific name (genus + species) whose constituent tokens are not English lexical items with accessible meanings for a B1 learner, so the specific referent 'Indian peafowl' cannot be derived from the parts. While some learners might recognize the binomial-format as indicating a species, that recognition does not provide the common-name meaning without prior biological or lexical knowledge.

Etymology

Pavo cristatus comes from old Latin words: Pavo meaning 'peacock' and cristatus meaning 'crested'. The name describes the Indian peafowl because the male shows a large, colorful tail and a crest, so the name matches the bird's look today.