Peacock vs. Pheasant — What's the Difference?

A male peafowl, which has very long tail feathers that have eye-like markings and can be erected and fanned out in display.

Pheasants () are birds of several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. Though they can be found world over in introduced (and captive) populations, the pheasant genera native range is restricted to Asia.

A male peafowl, distinguished by its crested head, brilliant blue or green plumage, and long modified back feathers that are marked with iridescent eyelike spots and that can be spread in a fanlike form.

A large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage.

A peafowl, either male or female.

Any of various game birds of the family Phasianidae, characteristically having a long tail, especially the ring-necked pheasant. The males of many species have brilliantly colored plumage.

A vain or ostentatious person.

Any of several other birds that resemble a pheasant, such as a partridge.

To strut about like a peacock; exhibit oneself vainly.

A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

A male peafowl, especially Pavo cristatus, notable for its brilliant iridescently ocellated tail.

Any one of numerous species of large gallinaceous birds of the genus Phasianus, and many other genera of the family Phasianidæ, found chiefly in Asia.

A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.

The ruffed grouse.

A vainglorious person from the 14th c..

Large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

(entomology) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

Flesh of a pheasant; usually braised

(intransitive) To strut about proudly or haughtily.

(intransitive) To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.

The male of any pheasant of the genus Pavo, of which at least two species are known, native of Southern Asia and the East Indies.

In common usage, the species in general or collectively; a peafowl.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

Male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots