Schlegel's Francolin vs Indian Peafowl
Campocolinus schlegelii в сравнении с Pavo cristatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Schlegel's Francolin | Indian Peafowl |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Campocolinus schlegelii | Pavo cristatus |
| Отряд | Galliformes | Galliformes |
| Семейство | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | 195,0 cm (76.8 in) |
| Размах крыльев | — | 160,0 cm (63.0 in) |
| Масса | 237,0 g (8.36 oz) | 5000,0 g (176.37 oz) |
| Питание | Feeds on seeds and invertebrates in West African savanna and gallery forest edge; poorly studied. | Omnivorous — seeds, berries, insects, small vertebrates, and cultivated crops. Forages on the ground in … |
| Размер кладки | 2-5 | 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
Schlegel's Francolin
Rasping 'krek-krek-KREEK' repeated insistently; W-Central African forest-savanna species. Alarm is rapid harsh cackling. Pairs call in loose duet. Poorly studied relative to congeners.
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
Schlegel's Francolin
Resident of forest-savanna mosaic and gallery forest in West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to the Central African Republic.
Indian Peafowl
Indian subcontinent including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Feral populations worldwide.
Охранный статус
Schlegel's Francolin
Indian Peafowl
How to Tell Them Apart
Schlegel's Francolin
Pale sandy-brown above with darker brown streaking; buff underparts with dark brown barring on flanks; whitish throat; yellowish legs and bill. Sexes similar; one of the smaller West African francolins.
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
Schlegel's Francolin
A small Phasianidae francolin (~237 g) of rocky, grassy slopes and wooded savanna in Central and East Africa. Plumage is finely barred and streaked brown. Often found at higher elevations than related species. Feeds on seeds, berries, and small invertebrates. Least Concern; range largely away from intense agricultural pressure.
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.