Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="catreus-wallichii"></birdfyi-bird>The Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.9 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Tentang
A large Phasianidae pheasant (~1.33 kg) of grassy hillside scrub and forest margins in the western Himalayas. Both sexes are boldly barred grey-brown; the male has a long, finely barred tail. Diet encompasses grass shoots, roots, and invertebrates. Vulnerable from habitat loss and human disturbance.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 48,9 cm | 19.3 in |
| Berat | 1327,5 g | 46.83 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Pale grey-brown overall with dense dark brown vermiculations; buff-white underparts streaked brown; long pale grey tail narrowly barred brown; red facial skin; grey crest. Sexes alike but female smaller.
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 26 days.
Ukuran Sarang
9-14
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, far-carrying 'cheer-cheer-chirwa-chirwa' calls; responsible for common name. Himalayan species with ringing, slightly laughing quality to call. Alarm is a rapid harsh cackle from rocky slopes.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Catreus |
| Spesies | Catreus wallichii |
Distribution
Cheer Pheasant has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family