Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron chalcurum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polyplectron-chalcurum"></birdfyi-bird>The Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron chalcurum) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.2 cm and a weight of 366.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small Phasianidae pheasant (~367 g) endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, typically above 1,000 m. Males are brown with sparse bronze ocelli on the tail. Distinguished from related species by the reduced and bronzy iridescence. Forages on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern within its montane habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 32,2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Gewicht | 366,75 g | 12.94 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown with white shaft streaks; tail feathers with bronzy-green iridescent sheen lacking distinct round ocelli; differs from congeners in this reduced ocellation; reddish orbital skin; pale buff face scaling.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the mountains of northern and central Sumatra; resident of submontane and montane forest, 600–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Ground forager in Sumatran montane forest; eats seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small animals.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
High-pitched, thin 'tsii-tsii' whistle; Sumatran endemic with quiet, high voice. Alarm a sharp 'kek'. Male calls during display from dense understorey. Rarely recorded in the wild.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Galliformes (Hühnervögel) |
| Familie | Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner) |
| Genus | Polyplectron |
| Arten | Polyplectron chalcurum |
Distribution
Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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