Elliot's Pheasant
Syrmaticus ellioti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="syrmaticus-ellioti"></birdfyi-bird>The Elliot's Pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (faisanes y perdices), within the order Galliformes (aves de caza). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.8 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-large Phasianidae pheasant (~1.04 kg) confined to subtropical montane forests of southeastern China. Males display white-barred chestnut wings and a striking patterned tail. Forages on the ground for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Locally common in protected areas; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 44,8 cm | 17.6 in |
| Peso | 1044,25 g | 36.83 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Male with white-barred dark brown wings forming bold pattern; rich chestnut breast; grey rump; long barred tail; red facial skin. Female mottled brown and buff with white belly; lacks bold wing markings.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to southeastern China (Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Hunan); resident of subtropical broadleaf forest on slopes below 1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Ground forager feeding on seeds, berries, roots, and invertebrates in subtropical Chinese forests.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
5-8
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, staccato 'kak-kak-kah' crowing call from Chinese broadleaf forest; higher and more emphatic than Reeves's Pheasant. Alarm is a loud explosive cackle with wing-beating. Contact clucks are low.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Galliformes (Aves de Caza) |
| Familia | Phasianidae (Faisanes y Perdices) |
| Genus | Syrmaticus |
| Especies | Syrmaticus ellioti |
Distribution
Elliot's Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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