Bornean Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron schleiermacheri
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One of the rarest Phasianidae pheasants (~512 g), endemic to lowland primary forests of Borneo. Males have brown plumage densely patterned with iridescent blue-green ocelli. Rarely observed; forages on seeds and invertebrates. Endangered due to rapid destruction of Bornean lowland forest; few confirmed recent records.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 37,4 cm | 14.7 in |
| Berat | 512,0 g | 18.06 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Male brown with dense small iridescent blue-green ocelli across wings and tail; reddish-pink orbital skin; white speckled face. Female similar but smaller; ocelli reduced and duller; brown overall.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Endemic to Borneo; resident of lowland and hill forest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan; one of the rarest pheasants.
Diet & Feeding
Ground forager in Bornean lowland forest; eats seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small animals.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 20-22 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1
Suara
Kicauan
Soft, plaintive 'kwii-kwii' whistle; rarely heard from Bornean lowland peat swamp. Poorly documented vocally. Alarm presumably a sharp 'kek'. Males produce soft calls during ocellated tail display.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Polyplectron |
| Spesies | Polyplectron schleiermacheri |
Distribution
Bornean Peacock-Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family