Koklass Pheasant
Pucrasia macrolopha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pucrasia-macrolopha"></birdfyi-bird>The Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.4 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-large pheasant (~1.2 kg) of family Phasianidae, males with a long dark crest and complex chestnut, black, and white patterning. Inhabits steep hillside forests and scrub in the Himalayas and mountains of Central and East Asia at 1,800–4,000 m. Feeds on seeds, berries, roots, and invertebrates. Least Concern; widely distributed across Himalayan and Chinese mountain forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 44,4 cm | 17.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1153,75 g | 40.70 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Male has dark green glossy head with long pointed ear-tufts; chestnut-brown body streaked cream; white neck patch; grey tail with chestnut and black barring. Female is mottled brown streaked buff-white.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Resident in the Himalayas and mountains of central Asia from Afghanistan east to central China at 1,700-4,000 m. Found in coniferous and mixed forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats leaves, buds, berries, seeds, and invertebrates in Himalayan oak and coniferous forests. Forages on steep forested slopes.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 21-27 days.
Số Trứng
5-7
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Distinctive loud 'ko-KLAAAS' or 'kok-kok-KLAAS' call; responsible for common name. Ringing and far-carrying across Himalayan forests. Alarm is a harsh cackle; contact notes are soft clucks.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pucrasia |
| Loài | Pucrasia macrolopha |
Distribution
Koklass Pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family