The term peafowl can refer to the two species of bird in the genus Pavo of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. The African Congo Peafowl's placed in its own genus Afropavo. Peafowl are best known for the male's extravagant tail feathers, which it displays as part of courtship. The male's called a peacock, the female a peahen, though it's common to hear the female also referred to as a "peacock." The two species are: Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus's a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent.… (More on Peafowl)