Common Myna vs Indian Peafowl
Acridotheres tristis comparado com Pavo cristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Common Myna | Indian Peafowl |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Acridotheres tristis | Pavo cristatus |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Galliformes |
| Família | Sturnidae | Phasianidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) | 195,0 cm (76.8 in) |
| Envergadura | 38,0 cm (15.0 in) | 160,0 cm (63.0 in) |
| Peso | 120,0 g (4.23 oz) | 5000,0 g (176.37 oz) |
| Dieta | Omnivorous — insects, fruit, grain, and kitchen scraps. Bold and opportunistic around human settlements. | Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
Common Myna only
Indian Peafowl only
Common Myna
Urban areas, farmland, and open woodland. Closely associated with humans and one of the most successful avian urban colonizers.
Indian Peafowl
Open forests, farmland, and areas near water in the Indian subcontinent. Highly adaptable and common near human settlements.
Song & Call Comparison
Common Myna
A noisy, cackling chatter and melodious whistling mixed together. An accomplished mimic of other birds and sounds. Gives repeated 'mee-ow' and harsh 'quarr' alarm calls.
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
Common Myna
Native to South and Southeast Asia. Introduced and invasive in Australia, South Africa, Middle East, and many Pacific islands.
Indian Peafowl
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Estado de conservação
Common Myna
Indian Peafowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Common Myna
Brown body with a glossy black hood, yellow bill, and bare yellow skin behind the eye. White wing patches conspicuous in flight. Yellow legs.
Strong, slightly curved yellow bill
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
Common Myna
Maina-comum (Acridotheres tristis) — 23-26 cm. Pássaro da família dos estorninhos originário do sul da Ásia, introduzido em numerosas regiões tropicais onde se tornou espécie invasora problemática. Plumagem castanho-escura com cabeça negra e marcas brancas nas asas. Vocaliza com grande variedade de sons. Onívoro oportunista extremamente adaptável.
Indian Peafowl
O pavão-indiano é uma das aves mais famosas do mundo, com machos exibindo leques de penas elaborados multicoloridos em rituais de cortejo espetaculares, nativo do sul da Ásia.