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Grey Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron bicalcaratum

Least Concern
날개 폭
40.2 cm
체중
479.75 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.2 cm and a weight of 479.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

The most widespread Polyplectron peacock-pheasant (~480 g), inhabiting forest understorey from northeastern India through mainland Southeast Asia. Males are grey-brown peppered with violet-green ocelli. Forages on the ground for seeds, invertebrates, and small reptiles. Tolerates secondary forest; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 40.2 cm 15.8 in
체중 479.75 g 16.92 oz

식별

깃털

Grey-brown with buff-white shaft streaks and dark vermiculations; large oval iridescent green and purple ocelli on wing coverts and tail; white-scaled face; yellow orbital skin. Female similar but smaller ocelli.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Resident of hill and montane forest from northeastern India and Bangladesh east through Myanmar to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous forest floor forager; takes seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in mainland SE Asia.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days.

산란 수

2-5

소리

노래

Loud, penetrating 'kow-WEE' whistle; most vocal of peacock-pheasants, ringing through SE Asian forest. Male calls while displaying ocellated tail. Alarm is sharp 'kak'. Heard at dawn and dusk.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Polyplectron
Polyplectron bicalcaratum

Distribution

Grey Peacock-Pheasant has been recorded in 2 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Grey Peacock-Pheasant eat?
Omnivorous forest floor forager; takes seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates in mainland SE Asia.
Where does the Grey Peacock-Pheasant live?
Resident of hill and montane forest from northeastern India and Bangladesh east through Myanmar to southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.
Is the Grey Peacock-Pheasant endangered?
The Grey Peacock-Pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey Peacock-Pheasant nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21 days.
What does the Grey Peacock-Pheasant sound like?
Loud, penetrating 'kow-WEE' whistle; most vocal of peacock-pheasants, ringing through SE Asian forest. Male calls while displaying ocellated tail. Alarm is sharp 'kak'. Heard at dawn and dusk.
How big is the Grey Peacock-Pheasant?
The Grey Peacock-Pheasant has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 479.75 g.
What order and family does the Grey Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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