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Elliot's Pheasant

Syrmaticus ellioti

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
44,8 cm
Berat
1044,25 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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Tentang

A medium-large Phasianidae pheasant (~1.04 kg) confined to subtropical montane forests of southeastern China. Males display white-barred chestnut wings and a striking patterned tail. Forages on the ground for seeds, berries, and invertebrates. Locally common in protected areas; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 44,8 cm 17.6 in
Berat 1044,25 g 36.83 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Male with white-barred dark brown wings forming bold pattern; rich chestnut breast; grey rump; long barred tail; red facial skin. Female mottled brown and buff with white belly; lacks bold wing markings.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to southeastern China (Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Hunan); resident of subtropical broadleaf forest on slopes below 1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Ground forager feeding on seeds, berries, roots, and invertebrates in subtropical Chinese forests.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-26 days.

Ukuran Sarang

5-8

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, staccato 'kak-kak-kah' crowing call from Chinese broadleaf forest; higher and more emphatic than Reeves's Pheasant. Alarm is a loud explosive cackle with wing-beating. Contact clucks are low.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Syrmaticus
Spesies Syrmaticus ellioti

Distribution

Elliot's Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Elliot's Pheasant eat?
Ground forager feeding on seeds, berries, roots, and invertebrates in subtropical Chinese forests.
Where does the Elliot's Pheasant live?
Endemic to southeastern China (Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Hunan); resident of subtropical broadleaf forest on slopes below 1,800 m.
Is the Elliot's Pheasant endangered?
The Elliot's Pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Elliot's Pheasant nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-26 days.
What does the Elliot's Pheasant sound like?
Sharp, staccato 'kak-kak-kah' crowing call from Chinese broadleaf forest; higher and more emphatic than Reeves's Pheasant. Alarm is a loud explosive cackle with wing-beating. Contact clucks are low.
How big is the Elliot's Pheasant?
The Elliot's Pheasant has a wingspan of 44.8 cm, weight of 1044.25 g.
What order and family does the Elliot's Pheasant belong to?
The Elliot's Pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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