Salvadori's Pheasant
Lophura inornata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophura-inornata"></birdfyi-bird>The Salvadori's Pheasant (Lophura inornata) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.9 cm and a weight of 685 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A medium-sized Phasianidae pheasant (~685 g) restricted to montane forests of Sumatra above 1,000 m. Both sexes are sombre dark brown, the male with a finely laced pale pattern. Little studied; forages on seeds and invertebrates on forest floor. Near Threatened from montane forest loss in Sumatra.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.9 cm | 16.5 in |
| Weight | 685.0 g | 24.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male uniformly dark olive-brown with slight greenish gloss; blue orbital skin; no crest; unadorned appearance relative to other Lophura. Female slightly paler rufous-brown; both sexes lack vivid markings.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Sumatra; resident of primary and secondary montane forest between 600 and 2,100 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Ground forager; takes seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small animals in Sumatran montane forests.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Infrequently recorded 'kak-kak' alarm calls; Sumatran montane endemic. Vocally poorly known. Contact between birds presumably low guttural clucks. Flushed birds produce loud wing clatter.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Species | Lophura inornata |
Distribution
Salvadori's Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family