Vietnam Pheasant
Lophura edwardsi
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A critically endangered Phasianidae pheasant (~1.09 kg) believed extinct in the wild in central Vietnam; surviving only in captivity. Males are white-crested with blue wattles and dark plumage. Originally inhabited lowland evergreen forest. Feeds on seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Conservation breeding programs active.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 42,1 cm | 16.6 in |
| Berat | 1088,3333333333333 g | 38.39 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Male with white crest; blue-black body; white upper back and wing coverts forming bold white saddle; red facial wattle. Female uniform reddish-brown with black-tipped feathers and some white on wing coverts.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Critically restricted to a small area of lowland forest in central Vietnam (Ha Tinh, Quang Binh provinces); one of the world's rarest pheasants.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small animals in Vietnamese lowland forest; scratches leaf litter.
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 21-22 days.
Ukuran Sarang
4-7
Suara
Kicauan
Harsh, staccato 'kak-kak' crows with rasping quality; Vietnam endemic, one of world's rarest pheasants. Alarm is explosive loud cackle. Contact calls are low guttural clucks; rarely documented.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophura |
| Spesies | Lophura edwardsi |
Distribution
Vietnam Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family