Aigle royal vs Indian Peafowl

Aquila chrysaetos comparé à Pavo cristatus

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Attribut Aigle royal Indian Peafowl
Nom scientifique Aquila chrysaetos Pavo cristatus
Ordre Accipitriformes Galliformes
Famille Accipitridae Phasianidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 81,0 cm (31.9 in) 195,0 cm (76.8 in)
Envergure 212,0 cm (83.5 in) 160,0 cm (63.0 in)
Poids 4050,0 g (142.86 oz) 5000,0 g (176.37 oz)
Régime alimentaire Mammals including rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and marmots. Also takes birds, reptiles, and carrion. Hunts … Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in …
Taille de la couvée 1-3 3-8
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Aigle royal 81,0 cm
Indian Peafowl 195,0 cm
Envergure
Aigle royal 212,0 cm
Indian Peafowl 160,0 cm
Poids
Aigle royal 4050,0 g
Indian Peafowl 5000,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Aigle royal only

Indian Peafowl only

Aigle royal

Open and semi-open country including mountains, hills, and tundra. Prefers areas with cliffs or large trees for nesting and open terrain for hunting.

Indian Peafowl

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

Song & Call Comparison

Aigle royal

Chant

Mostly silent; emits a thin, high-pitched whistle 'kee-kee-kee' near the eyrie. Also gives low barking 'yak-yak' and mewing calls. Far less vocal than its size suggests.

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

Aigle royal

Holarctic distribution across North America, Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The most widely distributed eagle species.

Indian Peafowl

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

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Aigle royal

Least Concern

Indian Peafowl

How to Tell Them Apart

Aigle royal

Plumage

Dark brown overall with a golden-bronze sheen on the nape and crown. Juveniles show distinct white patches at the base of the tail and in the wings.

Bec

Dark horn-colored hooked bill with a yellow cere

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

Aigle royal

The golden eagle is one of the most powerful and agile raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. Revered by many cultures, it has been used in falconry for centuries, particularly by Kazakh eagle hunters of Central Asia. Golden eagles can dive at speeds exceeding 240 km/h when pursuing prey.

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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