Great Horned Owl vs Indian Peafowl
Bubo virginianus comparé à Pavo cristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Great Horned Owl | Indian Peafowl |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Bubo virginianus | Pavo cristatus |
| Ordre | Strigiformes | Galliformes |
| Famille | Strigidae | Phasianidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 55,0 cm (21.7 in) | 195,0 cm (76.8 in) |
| Envergure | 127,0 cm (50.0 in) | 160,0 cm (63.0 in) |
| Poids | 1400,0 g (49.38 oz) | 5000,0 g (176.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Extremely diverse — mammals (rabbits, skunks, rodents), birds (including other raptors), reptiles, amphibians, and fish. … | Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in … |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-4 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Great Horned Owl only
Indian Peafowl only
Aucun(e)
Great Horned Owl
Diverse habitats including forests, deserts, swamps, urban parks, and suburban areas. Nests in tree hollows, cliff ledges, and abandoned nests of other large birds.
Indian Peafowl
Open forests, farmland, and areas near water in the Indian subcontinent. Highly adaptable and common near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Great Horned Owl
Deep, resonant 'who-who-who-who-ooo': the classic 'hoo-h'HOO-hoo-hoo' territorial duet of a mated pair. Booms at dusk. Female pitch slightly higher than male.
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
Great Horned Owl
North and South America from subarctic Canada to Tierra del Fuego. One of the most widespread owls in the Americas.
Indian Peafowl
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Statut de conservation
Great Horned Owl
Indian Peafowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Great Horned Owl
Mottled grey-brown plumage with heavy dark barring. Prominent ear tufts, yellow eyes, and a white throat patch give a fierce expression.
Dark grey-black hooked bill almost hidden by facial disc feathers
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
Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is the most powerful and widespread owl in the Americas, earning the nickname tiger of the sky. It is one of the earliest nesting birds, often laying eggs in January when snow still covers the ground. Great horned owls are fierce predators, regularly taking prey up to three times their own weight.
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.