Copper Pheasant
Syrmaticus soemmerringii
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A striking Phasianidae pheasant (~1.1 kg) endemic to the montane forests of Japan. Males sport chestnut-copper plumage and long barred tails. Inhabits dense broadleaved and mixed forests on steep hillsides. Feeds on seeds, fruits, and invertebrates. Near Threatened from forest loss and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 43,1 cm | 17.0 in |
| Berat | 1100,0 g | 38.80 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Male brilliant coppery-chestnut with metallic orange-red gloss; white wing patches; long barred tail. Female cryptically mottled brown and buff. Red bare facial skin on male; strong sexual dimorphism.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Endemic to Japan; resident of mountain forest from Honshu south through Kyushu, favouring deciduous and mixed woodland on steep slopes.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager; eats seeds, berries, roots, and invertebrates in Japanese mountain forests; scratches leaf litter.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 24-25 days.
Ukuran Sarang
6-13
Suara
Kicauan
Resonant crowing 'koh-KOOH' call; Japanese endemic with metallic, sharp quality. Male crows from forest edge at dawn during breeding season. Alarm is a loud explosive cackle and wing thunder.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Syrmaticus |
| Spesies | Syrmaticus soemmerringii |
Distribution
Copper Pheasant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family