What is the scientific name of the peacock?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Pavo cristatus
The Indian peacock (Indian peafowl) is Pavo cristatus: Pavo is the genus of peafowl, and cristatus means “crested”, after the fan-shaped crest on its head. It has been India’s national bird since 1963.