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Koklass Pheasant

Pucrasia macrolopha

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
44.4 cm
वजन
1153.75 g
कुल
Phasianidae
गण
Galliformes

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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
पंखों का फैलाव 44.4 cm 17.5 in
वजन 1153.75 g 40.70 oz

पहचान

पंख

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

भौगोलिक वितरण

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.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

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

अंडों की संख्या

5-7

ध्वनि

गीत

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.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Koklass Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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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