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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The most decorative feathers of the peacock are his tail feathers, called a train. They make up a long, flowing display of color up to six feet behind him.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both male and female peafowl sport crests on their heads, small feathers that stick straight up, like a Mohawk. “The crest feathers that actually give the peacocks’ their Latin name, they’re called Pavo cristatus, the crested pheasant.

Detailed explanation-3: -A peacock’s large display of feathers is actually a set of shorter “tail” feathers and the vibrant long trail of feathers collectively known as the bird’s train.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is the Thing on Top of a Peacock’s Head Called? Both the peacock and the peahen have smaller feathers that stick off of their heads like a crown. This collection of feathers is called a crest!