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What is the zoological name of the Indian peacock, the national bird?
What is the zoological name of the Indian peacock, the national bird?
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The correct option is A Pavo cristatus
The zoological name of the Indian peafowl or blue peafowl is Pavo cristatus. It is a large and brightly coloured bird. The species was first named and described by Linnaeus in 1758, and the name Pavo cristatus is still in use now.
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. A small bird, it has a typical length of 16 cm and a weight of 2439.5 g.
The Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) or Alexandrian parrot is a member of the psittaciformes order and of the Psittaculidae family.
The rock dove (Columba livia) or rock pigeon is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon".
The zoological name of the Indian peafowl or blue peafowl is Pavo cristatus. It is a large and brightly coloured bird. The species was first named and described by Linnaeus in 1758, and the name Pavo cristatus is still in use now.
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. A small bird, it has a typical length of 16 cm and a weight of 2439.5 g.
The Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) or Alexandrian parrot is a member of the psittaciformes order and of the Psittaculidae family.
The rock dove (Columba livia) or rock pigeon is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon".
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