Brown Eared-pheasant
Crossoptilon mantchuricum
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A robust Phasianidae pheasant (~1.9 kg) endemic to montane broadleaf and mixed forests of northeastern China. Chocolate-brown with white ear tufts and a white rump. Forms flocks that forage on roots, seeds, and invertebrates. Historically reduced by hunting; conservation efforts have stabilised populations. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1900,0 g | 67.02 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Warm chocolate-brown body with paler buff-white tail graduating to dark brown tips; black crown; white ear tufts; brownish flight feathers; scarlet facial skin; whitish lower rump contrasts with brown back.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to coniferous and mixed forest on mountains in Hebei and Shanxi provinces of northern China, at 1,400–2,900 m; critically restricted range.
Diet & Feeding
Digs in soil for bulbs, tubers, and invertebrates; also takes seeds, berries, and green vegetation.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-27 days.
Số Trứng
4-14
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Raucous 'kak-kak-KAAK' calls; similar to White Eared-pheasant but slightly lower; endemic to NE China. Flock communication is loud and sustained. Alarm a series of sharp barks; wing beats very loud.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Crossoptilon |
| Loài | Crossoptilon mantchuricum |
Distribution
Brown Eared-pheasant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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