Female vs Male Peacocks: How to Tell the Difference

 

Content

• At a glance
• Coloring
• Sizing
• Head and neck
• Deeds
• In conclusion

The main difference between male and female peacock is that technically male is called peacock and female is called peacock. Generally the proper term for these animals, regardless of their gender, is peacock. Several other differences between male and female pearls can help you determine which one you're dealing with. We discuss four notable differences between male and female pearls that you should know about.

At a glance

Men

• Average length (adult): 7.5 feet including tail
• Average weight (adult): 9-13 pounds
• Lifespan: Up to 20 years.
• Friendly Family: No
• Friendly to other pets: Rarely.

A woman

• Average length (adult): 3.5 feet including tail
• Average weight (adult): 6-9 pounds
• Lifespan: Up to 20 years.
• Family Friendly: Not advised.
• Friendly to other pets: Rarely.

Coloring

The most obvious difference between of peacocks is their coloration. Males are the more attractive of the two, with vibrant blue and/or green feathers that are hard to look away from when fully extended. Their bright plumage is designed to impress females during mating season.

Female peacock feathers are more muted than males and may not be blue or green. Many females sport brown or gray feathers that help them hide around when predators get too close. Also, peacocks have blue or greenish bellies, while peacocks have white bellies.

Sizing

Another thing that can give the gender of pearls is their size. Peacocks are significantly larger than estuarines and typically weigh 9 to 13 pounds when they reach maturity. Females typically weigh between 9 and 6 pounds. Boy peacocks are also about a foot longer than girls when fully grown. Tail size is another difference.

Peacocks have long, active tails that can grow up to 75 inches in length. Females have short tails of 2 to 6 inches. Their tail feathers are dull, and they cannot fan their tails like their male counterparts can. The male's tail is useful during mating season and helps provide protection from predators.

Head and neck

Peacocks have long, graceful necks with blue feathers that look like soft fur. Peahens also have long necks, but their neck feathers are usually green or blue, and they look more like scales than fur. Girls can wiggle their neck feathers, while boys can't.

Both males and females have different white markings above and below their eyes, but the markings below women's eyes usually match their skin color, so they are not as easily seen on males. Also, the crest of the feathers on top of the pearl's head varies. The crest consists of long shafts that attach to the bird's head and carry small clusters of feathers on top. Boys' crest feathers are usually blue, while girls' feathers are usually brown or tan.

Deeds

Both males and females take different actions on a daily basis. Males remove their tails whenever they want to impress a female or gain attention from tall grass or fields of plants. Females do not fan their tail feathers, but they do wave them when fighting other otters or to quickly warn another otter of danger. Males spend most of their time alone, while females tend to the young and build nests during the day. Female peacocks are generally more sociable than males, but they are also generally more territorial.

In conclusion

The next time you see a group of peacocks hanging out together, you should know which are the males and which are the females within minutes. Can you think of any other way to tell the difference between male and female?