All About the Peacock in Spanish: Lesson for Kids
The peacock in Spanish is el pavo real. The pavo real is a large bird with unique feathers. In this lesson, you’ll learn cool facts about peacocks, where they live, and what they like to eat.
Make your classes fun by teaching your students about this beautiful animal. It’s a great way to introduce animal and color vocabulary. It’s always fun to plan activities with animals so that kids learn the importance of the animal kingdom as they practice Spanish.
What Is a Peacock in Spanish?
A peacock is a big, male bird that lifts up its colorful tail feathers and spreads them wide like a fan. The female peacock is called a “peafowl,” and in Spanish it’s la pava real.
The spots on peacock feathers look like beautiful, colorful eyes. They use their feathers to get females’ attention—and they also fascinate human spectators. The brighter and bigger the feathers, the better. Their tails can extend up to 6 feet long!
Getting the females’ attention isn’t the only purpose of its feathers. Peacocks also use them when they sense danger to looks much bigger than they actually are.
The females have the plain white, gray, or brown tail feathers for a reason. After they lay their eggs, the females sit on their eggs and their color helps them hide in the bushes so that they don’t get eaten.
Peacock babies are called “peachicks” or crías de la pava real.
Fun Facts About the Peacock in Spanish
- Even though peacocks are some of the biggest birds in the world, they can still take to the sky and fly!
- There are three varieties of peafowl: Indian, Green, and Congo. The most common kind of peafowl found in zoos and parks is the Indian peafowl. It is native to South Asia, Sri Lanka, and India.
- Peacock feathers account for 60% of the bird’s total body length and a wingspan of at least 5 feet.
- Peacocks have spurs on their feet that they use to fight with other males. These animals are omnivorous and eat many types of foods such as flower petals, seeds, plants, and insects.
- In Hindu culture, Lord Karthikeya, the god of war, is said to ride a peacock.
Here’s more information on the peacock.
| Nombre común (common name): | Pavo real (Peacock) |
| Nombre científico (scientific name): | Meleagris gallopavo f. Domestica (Pavo cristatus) |
| Tipo (Type): | Familia de faisán (pheasant family) |
| Dieta (Diet): | Omnívoro (Omnivore) |
| Promedio de vida (Average lifespan): | Diez a veinticinco años (10 to 25 years) |
| Tamaño (Size): | Largo (length): Macho (male): 110 cm Hembra (female): 95 cm Masa corporal (body mass) : Macho: 4 – 6 kg Hembra: 3.8 – 5 kg |
| Peso (Weight): | Entre 4 y 6 kg (between 4 and 6 kg) |
Lesson Objectives
The peacock in Spanish is an excellent topic to cover animals, color, writing, games and more!
When teaching kids about peacocks, make sure to list the vocabulary words so that the students can see and repeat them. Set goals so that you can reach them throughout the class.
Teaching your students about the peacock in Spanish allows them to learn more about this magnificent animal, while introducing them to new vocabulary related to science and zoology.
Peacock in Spanish Vocabulary
Let’s begin with some peacock in Spanish vocabulary words.
| English | Spanish |
| Peacock | El pavo real |
| Peafowl | La pava real |
| Life cycle | El ciclo de vida |
| Tail | La cola |
| Feathers | Las plumas |
| Wings | Las alas |
| Eggs | Los huevos |
| Flying birds | Los pájaros voladores |
| Omnivores | Los omnívoros |
Habitat and Distribution
In the wild, el pavo real y la pava real usually live in forests and farms. When they need to, these birds roam into cities and parks in search of food. They can damage crops, but they also eat grasshoppers, which is beneficial to farmers.
The blue peafowl (also known as Indian peafowl) live in India. The green peacock and peafowl live in Southeast Asia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Their population is fragmented and some people fear they are becoming extinct, but no official study has been done.
Anatomy
Here’s the anatomy of the Indian Peacock:
Life Cycle
With the peacock’s impressive feathers, they are one of the most ornamental birds in the world. They all have different color combinations. They are killed for their meat in some places, but the natural lifespan of a peacock is about 20 years. If they are in captivity, they can live even longer (about 40 to 50 years).
Peacock in Spanish Lesson Activities
Now that we’ve learned more about the peacock, let’s use that new knowledge in some fun activities!
Peacock in Spanish Coloring Sheet
Since the peacock is famous for its beautiful colors, printing out peacocks is a wonderful way for kids to get creative. They can follow the actual color of a peacock or they can create a peacock of their own! Have them practice saying the colors they’re using in Spanish.
Anatomy of the Peacock in Spanish
Print out pictures of peacocks and label the parts of the peacock. It’s a good idea to review the colors and shapes in Spanish first.
Word Search – Sopa de Letras
Have your students locate the different vocabulary words included in this blog post to review new vocabulary. You can also have kids spell out the world and practice the alphabet too. You can set a time limit and even include prizes for whoever finds the words quicker.
Download our free sopa de letras template here.
Talk About the Peacock in Spanish
This lesson is useful for kids of all ages! It’s great to get them excited about the fascinating peacock. Learning about nature and biodiversity is important for children, and practicing Spanish in the process is even better.
When it comes to learning new vocabulary, the more exposed to the language you are, the faster the progress. And there’s nothing better than talking to a native Spanish speaker. Sign up for a free class with a friendly professional teacher at Homeschool Spanish Academy and expand your or your kids’ vocabulary today.
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