Martín Pescador Común vs Pavo Real Común
Alcedo atthis comparado con Pavo cristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Martín Pescador Común | Pavo Real Común |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Alcedo atthis | Pavo cristatus |
| Orden | Coraciiformes | Galliformes |
| Familia | Alcedinidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 17,0 cm (6.7 in) | 195,0 cm (76.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 160,0 cm (63.0 in) |
| Peso | 36,0 g (1.27 oz) | 5000,0 g (176.37 oz) |
| Dieta | Small fish, aquatic insects, and crustaceans. Hunts from a low perch over water, diving headfirst … | Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-10 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
Martín Pescador Común only
Pavo Real Común only
Martín Pescador Común
Clear, slow-flowing rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds with suitable perching and nesting banks. Requires clean water with good fish populations.
Pavo Real Común
Open forests, farmland, and areas near water in the Indian subcontinent. Highly adaptable and common near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Martín Pescador Común
A sharp, penetrating 'chee' whistle given in flight, often the first indication of its presence. Short, shrill single note as it darts low over rivers. Contact call is a rippling …
Pavo Real Común
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
Martín Pescador Común
Widespread across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Northern populations migrate south in winter.
Pavo Real Común
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Estado de conservación
Martín Pescador Común
Pavo Real Común
How to Tell Them Apart
Martín Pescador Común
Brilliant electric blue upperparts and orange underparts. Blue-green crown with darker barring. White throat patch and cheek spots. A flash of blue in flight.
Long, straight, dagger-like dark bill — orange base on the lower mandible in females
Pavo Real Común
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
Martín Pescador Común
Martín pescador común (Alcedo atthis) — Una de las aves más coloridas de Europa: azul y verde metálico en el dorso y naranja en el vientre. Habita en ríos y lagos de aguas claras. Captura peces lanzándose en picado. Símbolo del buen estado ecológico del agua.
Pavo Real Común
El pavo real común es el pavo real más conocido, nativo del subcontinente indio, famoso por la espectacular cola con ocelos de los machos.