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White Eared-pheasant

Crossoptilon crossoptilon

Least Concern
Envergadura
62,5 cm
Peso
2137,5 g
Família
Phasianidae
Ordem
Galliformes

The White Eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.5 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

A large, social Phasianidae pheasant (~2.14 kg) of high-altitude coniferous and mixed forests in Sichuan and Tibet. Predominantly white with black cap and crimson facial skin. Groups dig for roots and bulbs with strong feet. Largely sympatric with pandas; protected in reserves. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 62,5 cm 24.6 in
Peso 2137,5 g 75.40 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Predominantly white with black crown and glossy blue-black tail; brownish flight feathers; white ear tufts; red facial skin and legs. Among the whitest of pheasants; sexes nearly identical in plumage.

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 24 days.

Tamanho da postura

4-7

Som

Canto

Loud, raucous 'gak-gak-GAAK' crows; harsh and cackling, audible across Sichuan mountain forest. Flock calls noisy and sustained. Alarm is rapid loud honking; contact clucks are guttural and low.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Família Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Crossoptilon
Espécies Crossoptilon crossoptilon

Distribution

White Eared-pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the White Eared-pheasant endangered?
The White Eared-pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White Eared-pheasant nest?
Incubation: 24 days.
What does the White Eared-pheasant sound like?
Loud, raucous 'gak-gak-GAAK' crows; harsh and cackling, audible across Sichuan mountain forest. Flock calls noisy and sustained. Alarm is rapid loud honking; contact clucks are guttural and low.
How big is the White Eared-pheasant?
The White Eared-pheasant has a wingspan of 62.5 cm, weight of 2137.5 g.
What order and family does the White Eared-pheasant belong to?
The White Eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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