Peafowl is a common name for three bird species in the genera Pavo and Afropavo within the subtribe Pavonina of the family Phasianidae, the pheasants and their allies.

What is the difference between peacock and peafowl?

"Peafowl" is the general name for the family of birds. A peacock is a male peafowl. A peahen is a female peafowl. The young of a peacock and a peahen are called peachicks.

What does the pea in peafowl mean?

peafowl: A female (peahen); B male (peacock)