Tan-breasted Partridge vs Indian Peafowl

Arborophila rolli comparé à Pavo cristatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Tan-breasted Partridge Indian Peafowl
Nom scientifique Arborophila rolli Pavo cristatus
Ordre Galliformes Galliformes
Famille Phasianidae Phasianidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 195,0 cm (76.8 in)
Envergure 28,1 cm (11.1 in) 160,0 cm (63.0 in)
Poids 336,0 g (11.85 oz) 5000,0 g (176.37 oz)
Régime alimentaire Forages on floor of northern Sumatran montane forests for seeds, invertebrates, and small fruits. Little-studied … Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in …
Taille de la couvée -- 3-8
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Tan-breasted Partridge
Indian Peafowl 195,0 cm
Envergure
Tan-breasted Partridge 28,1 cm
Indian Peafowl 160,0 cm
Poids
Tan-breasted Partridge 336,0 g
Indian Peafowl 5000,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Tan-breasted Partridge only

Aucun(e)

Indian Peafowl only

Aucun(e)

Indian Peafowl

Open forests, farmland, and areas near water in the Indian subcontinent. Highly adaptable and common near human settlements.

Song & Call Comparison

Tan-breasted Partridge

Chant

Clear, ringing 'wii-OO' whistle heard from Sumatra's foothills; second note drawn out. Poorly known; alarm a short sharp 'kek'. Covey contact maintained by soft, quiet clucks.

Indian Peafowl

Chant

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

Tan-breasted Partridge

Endemic to northern Sumatra in Aceh and North Sumatra provinces. Found in lowland and foothill forest below 1,000 m.

Indian Peafowl

Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Tan-breasted Partridge

Least Concern

Indian Peafowl

How to Tell Them Apart

Tan-breasted Partridge

Plumage

Brown above; breast uniform tan-buff without chestnut or grey; throat whitish; flanks olive-brown streaked pale; bare reddish eye-ring; uniform tan breast is diagnostic against grey-breasted congeners.

Indian Peafowl

Plumage

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.

Bec

Short, stout, greyish-horn bill

About These Birds

Tan-breasted Partridge

A medium-sized partridge (~335 g) of family Phasianidae, with plain tan-brown breast and muted brown upperparts. Endemic to the Natuna Islands of Indonesia. Inhabits tropical forest. Forages on the forest floor for seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern; while restricted to small islands, remains stable; its insular endemism makes it vulnerable to future habitat clearance or introduced predators.

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.

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