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Brown Eared-pheasant

Crossoptilon mantchuricum

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
58.2 cm
वजन
1900.0 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes

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A robust Phasianidae pheasant (~1.9 kg) endemic to montane broadleaf and mixed forests of northeastern China. Chocolate-brown with white ear tufts and a white rump. Forms flocks that forage on roots, seeds, and invertebrates. Historically reduced by hunting; conservation efforts have stabilised populations. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 58.2 cm 22.9 in
वजन 1900.0 g 67.02 oz

पहचान

पंख

Warm chocolate-brown body with paler buff-white tail graduating to dark brown tips; black crown; white ear tufts; brownish flight feathers; scarlet facial skin; whitish lower rump contrasts with brown back.

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to coniferous and mixed forest on mountains in Hebei and Shanxi provinces of northern China, at 1,400–2,900 m; critically restricted range.

Diet & Feeding

Digs in soil for bulbs, tubers, and invertebrates; also takes seeds, berries, and green vegetation.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-27 days.

अंडों की संख्या

4-14

ध्वनि

गीत

Raucous 'kak-kak-KAAK' calls; similar to White Eared-pheasant but slightly lower; endemic to NE China. Flock communication is loud and sustained. Alarm a series of sharp barks; wing beats very loud.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Galliformes (Gamebirds)
कुल Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Crossoptilon
प्रजातियां Crossoptilon mantchuricum

Distribution

Brown Eared-pheasant has been recorded in 2 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Brown Eared-pheasant eat?
Digs in soil for bulbs, tubers, and invertebrates; also takes seeds, berries, and green vegetation.
Where does the Brown Eared-pheasant live?
Endemic to coniferous and mixed forest on mountains in Hebei and Shanxi provinces of northern China, at 1,400–2,900 m; critically restricted range.
Is the Brown Eared-pheasant endangered?
The Brown Eared-pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Eared-pheasant nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-27 days.
What does the Brown Eared-pheasant sound like?
Raucous 'kak-kak-KAAK' calls; similar to White Eared-pheasant but slightly lower; endemic to NE China. Flock communication is loud and sustained. Alarm a series of sharp barks; wing beats very loud.
How big is the Brown Eared-pheasant?
The Brown Eared-pheasant has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 1900.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown Eared-pheasant belong to?
The Brown Eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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