Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron chalcurum
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A small Phasianidae pheasant (~367 g) endemic to montane forests of Sumatra, typically above 1,000 m. Males are brown with sparse bronze ocelli on the tail. Distinguished from related species by the reduced and bronzy iridescence. Forages on seeds and invertebrates. Least Concern within its montane habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 32,2 cm | 12.7 in |
| Berat | 366,75 g | 12.94 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Brown with white shaft streaks; tail feathers with bronzy-green iridescent sheen lacking distinct round ocelli; differs from congeners in this reduced ocellation; reddish orbital skin; pale buff face scaling.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Endemic to the mountains of northern and central Sumatra; resident of submontane and montane forest, 600–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Ground forager in Sumatran montane forest; eats seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small animals.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 22 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
High-pitched, thin 'tsii-tsii' whistle; Sumatran endemic with quiet, high voice. Alarm a sharp 'kek'. Male calls during display from dense understorey. Rarely recorded in the wild.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Polyplectron |
| Spesies | Polyplectron chalcurum |
Distribution
Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family