Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron napoleonis
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A small, exquisite Phasianidae pheasant (~379 g) endemic to forested slopes of Palawan Island in the Philippines. Males display metallic-green and blue ocelli on tail and wings during courtship. Forages on ground in primary and secondary forest for seeds and invertebrates. Vulnerable from deforestation on Palawan.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 35,8 cm | 14.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 379,0 g | 13.37 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Male velvety black with iridescent blue-green and violet ocelli on wings and tail; white facial markings; white supercilium and throat. Female dark brown with pale buff face and underparts; few small ocelli.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to Palawan Island, Philippines; resident of primary and secondary lowland and montane forest.
Diet & Feeding
Forages on Palawan forest floor for seeds, fruits, invertebrates, and small vertebrates; scratches leaf litter.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 18-20 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Sharp, thin 'kwee-kwee' whistles during display; male fans ocellated tail simultaneously. Contact calls soft clucking between pairs. Alarm is explosive sharp 'kek'. Palawan endemic.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Polyplectron |
| Loài | Polyplectron napoleonis |
Distribution
Palawan Peacock-Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family