answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Actually, a Peacock is only the male, but most people just call them all peacocks. The females are called Peahens and the chicks are Peachicks.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is an adult peacock called a peacock?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How many clicks does it take to get a youth peacock to mature into an adult peacock in Castleville on Facebook?

8 feeds for a youth to mature into an adult peacock.


What is a female peacock or a baby peacock called?

the name of a baby peacock is a peachick or just chick


Does the Peacock Adult Women's Costume come in XXL?

The adult woman's peacock costume is only available in a standard size which accommodates sizes 6-12.


How many clicks does it take to get a baby peacock to grow into an adult peacock in Castleville on Facebook?

Sixteen total to mature a brand new baby peacock into a full grown peacock.


Will a peacock kill a cat?

An adult peacock would be too big and strong a bird for a cat to tackle.


Is the Peacock Adult Womens Costume washable?

It is not washable.


What is a peacock called in urdu?

A peacock is called 'mor (मोर)' in Hindi.


What was peacock throne called in persian?

The Peacock throne is called "Takht-i Tāvūs" in Persian. The peacock throne was called Takht-i-murassa in Persian.


Does the young peacock resemble the adult peacock?

No they do not. Baby peacocks look brown. kinda look like a turkey.


What is a male peecock called?

A cock and a hen The male is referred to as a peacock and the female as a peahen, so really when you say peacock you are only talking about the males of the species. Together they are called peafowl and their offspring are called peachicks.


What femal of peacock?

A female peacock is called a peahen


What is Peacock called in Latin?

In Latin, peacock is "pavo".