Description
Did you know that the name peacock actually describes only male members of the species? Likewise, females are known as peahens, and the term peafowl encompasses both male and females. Peacocks are best known for their enormous and colorful tails.
- Scientific Name: Family Phasianidae
- Characteristics: There are actually two species of peafowl, simply named the blue and the green peafowl. Because of its predominantly blue body, you can tell this hand painted peacock figurine is a member of the blue peafowl species!
- Size and Color: 4 inches wide and 3 inches tall, this figurine is about an inch wider and taller than a deck of cards stood on its side. Peacocks are known their colorful train of feathers, which can include shades of green, orange, blue, yellow, silver, black, teal, and white.
- The Peacock is part of the Wings of the World Birds collection
- All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free
History:
Although both species of peafowl are classified as least concern on the conservation status spectrum, they are the subject of illegal poaching for their meat and feathers. Still, it’s estimated that their worldwide population easily surpasses 100,000 individuals, and there are no immediate concerns that their numbers are dropping at an alarming rate.
- Recommended Age: 3
- Size in cm: 3.2 L x 10.3 W x 7 H
- Size in inches: 1.26 L x 4.06 W x 2.76 H
- UPC: 095866264604
