White-throated Francolin vs Indian Peafowl
Campocolinus albogularis comparé à Pavo cristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-throated Francolin | Indian Peafowl |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Campocolinus albogularis | Pavo cristatus |
| Ordre | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Famille | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | 195,0 cm (76.8 in) |
| Envergure | — | 160,0 cm (63.0 in) |
| Poids | 273,5 g (9.65 oz) | 5000,0 g (176.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Omnivorous; eats seeds, invertebrates, and plant matter in West African savanna and open woodland. | Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in … |
| Taille de la couvée | 4-7 | 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
White-throated Francolin
Loud, grating 'krrr-EEK-krrr' calls from W African savanna; pairs often duet. Alarm is explosive cackle. Contact calls between flock members are soft clucking notes at dusk when gathering to roost.
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
White-throated Francolin
Resident of dry woodland and savanna in West Africa from Guinea-Bissau east to northern Cameroon and Central African Republic.
Indian Peafowl
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Statut de conservation
White-throated Francolin
Indian Peafowl
How to Tell Them Apart
White-throated Francolin
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; white throat bordered by buff-brown collar; pale buff underparts with brown flank streaking; yellowish bill. Sexes similar; female lacks bold white throat contrast.
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
White-throated Francolin
A small Phasianidae francolin (~274 g) of West and Central African Guinea savanna and open woodland. Distinguished by its clean white throat contrasting with streaked brown upperparts. Forages on the ground in small coveys for seeds and invertebrates. Widespread and tolerant of lightly degraded habitat; Least Concern.
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.