Peacock Quiz

What do peacocks use their brightly colored train of feathers for?

• To provide camouflage

• To fly long distances

• To catch the eyes of peahens

• To scare predators

Where do green peacocks live?

• Myanmar (Burma), Malaya and Java

• Africa

• Australia

• India

What is the national bird of India?

• Peahen

• Congo peacock

• Blue peacock

• Green peacock

What do peafowl eat?

• Insects, seeds, grain, flower parts, leaves, berries, and small animals

• Fish and meat

• Only berries and leaves

• Only insects and seeds

What is the purpose of a peacock fanning out its tail to look larger?

• To find food

• To hide from predators

• To fly better

• To attract peahens

How many eggs does a peahen usually lay?

• Five to six

• Three to four

• One to two

• Seven to eight

What is the incubation period for peahen eggs?

• About a week

• About a month

• A couple of months

• Peahens do not incubate their eggs

What is the coloration of peahens for?

• To attract peacocks

• To look beautiful

• To provide camouflage

• To scare predators

What is the major religion in India?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is the purpose of a peacock's train of feathers?

• To fly long distances

• To scare predators

• To provide camouflage

• To catch the eyes of peahens