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Koklass Pheasant

Pucrasia macrolopha

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
44,4 cm
Gewicht
1153,75 g
Familie
Phasianidae
Ordnung
Galliformes

The Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (fasane und rebhühner), within the order Galliformes (hühnervögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.4 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-large pheasant (~1.2 kg) of family Phasianidae, males with a long dark crest and complex chestnut, black, and white patterning. Inhabits steep hillside forests and scrub in the Himalayas and mountains of Central and East Asia at 1,800–4,000 m. Feeds on seeds, berries, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern; widely distributed across Himalayan and Chinese mountain forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 44,4 cm 17.5 in
Gewicht 1153,75 g 40.70 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Male has dark green glossy head with long pointed ear-tufts; chestnut-brown body streaked cream; white neck patch; grey tail with chestnut and black barring. Female is mottled brown streaked buff-white.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Resident in the Himalayas and mountains of central Asia from Afghanistan east to central China at 1,700-4,000 m. Found in coniferous and mixed forest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats leaves, buds, berries, seeds, and invertebrates in Himalayan oak and coniferous forests. Forages on steep forested slopes.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-27 days.

Gelegegröße

5-7

Lautgebung

Gesang

Distinctive loud 'ko-KLAAAS' or 'kok-kok-KLAAS' call; responsible for common name. Ringing and far-carrying across Himalayan forests. Alarm is a harsh cackle; contact notes are soft clucks.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Familie Phasianidae (Fasane und Rebhühner)
Genus Pucrasia
Arten Pucrasia macrolopha

Distribution

Koklass Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Koklass Pheasant eat?
Eats leaves, buds, berries, seeds, and invertebrates in Himalayan oak and coniferous forests. Forages on steep forested slopes.
Where does the Koklass Pheasant live?
Resident in the Himalayas and mountains of central Asia from Afghanistan east to central China at 1,700-4,000 m. Found in coniferous and mixed forest.
Is the Koklass Pheasant endangered?
The Koklass Pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Koklass Pheasant nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-27 days.
What does the Koklass Pheasant sound like?
Distinctive loud 'ko-KLAAAS' or 'kok-kok-KLAAS' call; responsible for common name. Ringing and far-carrying across Himalayan forests. Alarm is a harsh cackle; contact notes are soft clucks.
How big is the Koklass Pheasant?
The Koklass Pheasant has a wingspan of 44.4 cm, weight of 1153.75 g.
What order and family does the Koklass Pheasant belong to?
The Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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