Chestnut-bellied Partridge vs Indian Peafowl
Arborophila javanica compared with Pavo cristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-bellied Partridge | Indian Peafowl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arborophila javanica | Pavo cristatus |
| Order | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Family | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | 195.0 cm (76.8 in) |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 160.0 cm (63.0 in) |
| Weight | 271.5 g (9.58 oz) | 5000.0 g (176.37 oz) |
| Diet | Forages on Javan and Balinese montane forest floor for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Scratches … | Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in … |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Indian Peafowl
Open forests, farmland, and areas near water in the Indian subcontinent. Highly adaptable and common near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-bellied Partridge
Penetrating, flute-like 'wee-WU' whistle in Javan mountain forest; male calls at dawn from understorey. Alarm is rapid staccato 'kek-kek'. Pairs duet with slight overlapping of notes.
Indian Peafowl
Loud, harsh, repetitive 'may-AWE' screaming call, audible over great distances. Display calls are a mewing 'aaaow'. Peacocks call persistently at dawn and before rain.
Geographic Range & Migration
Chestnut-bellied Partridge
Endemic to Java and Bali at 300-2,500 m. Found in dense montane forest and forest edges on volcanic mountains.
Indian Peafowl
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Conservation Status
Chestnut-bellied Partridge
Indian Peafowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-bellied Partridge
Brown above; throat white bordered black; breast grey; belly and flanks rich chestnut contrasting with grey breast; bare red eye-ring; chestnut belly contrasting with pale breast is the key marking.
Indian Peafowl
Males (peacocks) have iridescent blue-green plumage and an enormous train of elongated upper tail coverts with eye-spots. Females (peahens) are brown and cryptically patterned.
Short, stout, greyish-horn bill
About These Birds
Chestnut-bellied Partridge
A medium-sized partridge (~270 g) of family Phasianidae, with a rich chestnut belly and boldly patterned head. Endemic to the montane forests of Java at 800–3,000 m elevation. Inhabits primary and secondary highland forest. Forages on the forest floor for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; well represented in Java's mountain national parks despite the island's high human population density.
Indian Peafowl
The Indian peafowl is the national bird of India and one of the most spectacular birds in the world. The peacock's enormous train, which can span over two meters, is used in elaborate courtship displays where the feathers are fanned and vibrated. Despite their size, peafowl can fly short distances and roost in tall trees.