Mikado Pheasant
Syrmaticus mikado
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A national symbol of Taiwan, this Phasianidae pheasant (~1.16 kg) inhabits dense temperate forests at 1,800–3,300 m. Males are iridescent blue-black with white wing bars and a long barred tail. Feeds on seeds, berries, ferns, and invertebrates. Listed as Taiwan's protected bird; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.8 cm | 17.2 in |
| Weight | 1157.5 g | 40.83 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male iridescent blue-black with white shaft streaks on wings forming bold white spots; long dark-barred tail; red facial wattle. Female warm brown with buff shaft streaks and dark brown barring throughout.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Taiwan; resident of dense montane forest and bamboo thickets between 1,800 and 3,300 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, berries, plant material, and invertebrates in Taiwanese montane forest; scratches ground for food.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
5-10
Sound
Song
Soft, muffled 'koh-koh' low crow; Taiwan endemic that calls infrequently from dense mountain forest. Alarm is a sharp cackle; wing-drumming territorial display at dawn during breeding season.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Syrmaticus |
| Species | Syrmaticus mikado |
Distribution
Mikado Pheasant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family