Koklass Pheasant
Pucrasia macrolopha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pucrasia-macrolopha"></birdfyi-bird>The Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). 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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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,4 cm | 17.5 in |
| Poids | 1153,75 g | 40.70 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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
Répartition géographique
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.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-27 days.
Taille de la couvée
5-7
Son
Chant
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 |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pucrasia |
| Espèces | Pucrasia macrolopha |
Distribution
Koklass Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family