Lady Amherst's Pheasant
Chrysolophus amherstiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysolophus-amherstiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.8 cm and a weight of 738.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A brilliantly ornate Phasianidae pheasant (~738 g) from bamboo forest and scrub in southwestern China and adjacent Myanmar. Males sport a green and black head, white cape barred black, and an extremely long white tail. Omnivorous; forages on ground. Introduced to Britain; Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,8 cm | 16.1 in |
| Poids | 738,25 g | 26.04 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male with white and black barred ruff; white underparts; iridescent green mantle; crimson crest; elongated white tail barred black up to 1.5 m. Female mottled brown and rufous, similar to Golden Pheasant female.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Native to mountain forest in southwestern China (Yunnan, Sichuan) and adjacent Myanmar; introduced in Britain and scattered localities worldwide.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground feeder; eats seeds, berries, plant shoots, invertebrates, and small animals in montane forests.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
6-7
Son
Chant
Sharp, rasping 'chak-chak' call from Yunnan highland forest; very similar to Golden Pheasant but lower. Alarm is an explosive cackle. Males rarely call; wing clapping and ruff display primary.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Chrysolophus |
| Espèces | Chrysolophus amherstiae |
Distribution
Lady Amherst's Pheasant has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family