Swinhoe's Pheasant
Lophura swinhoii
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About
A beautiful Phasianidae pheasant (~1.1 kg) endemic to broadleaved evergreen forests of Taiwan's central mountains. Males are deep blue with a white back patch and crimson facial skin. Feeds on fallen fruits, seeds, and invertebrates on the forest floor. Near Threatened from habitat fragmentation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.6 cm | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 1100.0 g | 38.80 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male dark iridescent blue with white crest; white central tail feathers contrasting with dark body; white scapular patch; red facial wattle. Female reddish-brown with white shaft streaks and black scaling.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Taiwan; resident of dense broadleaf and mixed montane forest between 300 and 2,300 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, invertebrates, and small animals on Taiwan mountain forest floors.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25 days.
Clutch Size
3-8
Sound
Song
Sharp, metallic 'kak-KAK' crows from Taiwan mountain forest; emphatic and carrying. Alarm is a rapid harsh cackling. Wing-drumming display audible at dawn. Contact calls are soft low clucks.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Species | Lophura swinhoii |
Distribution
Swinhoe's Pheasant has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family