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'''Peafowl''' was a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo. Male peafowl were referred to as '''peacocks''', and female peafowl are referred to as '''peahens'''. | '''Peafowl''' was a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo. Male peafowl were referred to as '''peacocks''', and female peafowl are referred to as '''peahens'''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[Captain Fortesque]] of [[Gallowmere]] had a peacock feather in his possession.{{Bookref|FArrow}} It is unknown whether peacocks were native to Gallowmere or whether the feather was imported. | [[Captain Fortesque]] of [[Gallowmere]] had a peacock feather in his possession.{{Bookref|FArrow}} It is unknown whether peacocks were native to Gallowmere or whether the feather was imported. | ||