Reeves's Pheasant
Syrmaticus reevesii
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A large Phasianidae pheasant (~1.24 kg) of central China's deciduous mountain forests, notable for the male's spectacular tail reaching up to 2.4 m. Forages on seeds, bulbs, and berries on forested slopes. Introduced populations exist in Europe. Vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.6 cm | 19.5 in |
| Weight | 1239.0 g | 43.70 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male boldly patterned: white head with black mask; golden-yellow and black scalloped body; white-barred brown wings; extraordinarily long silvery-grey tail with black barring up to 2.4 m. Female mottled brown.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Native to mountain forest and scrubland in central and northern China; introduced and established in parts of Europe and North America.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on seeds, grain, berries, roots, and invertebrates; scratches and digs in forest floor leaf litter.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 49 days.
Clutch Size
6-15
Sound
Song
Loud, crow-like 'ga-ga-GAAK' crowing call; slightly higher than Common Pheasant. Chinese mountain forest species. Alarm is rapid explosive cackle and wing-beating display. Contact calls soft clucking.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Syrmaticus |
| Species | Syrmaticus reevesii |
Distribution
Reeves's Pheasant has been recorded in 14 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family