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White Eared-pheasant

Crossoptilon crossoptilon

Least Concern
翼展
62.5 cm
体重
2137.5 g
Phasianidae
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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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
翼展 62.5 cm 24.6 in
体重 2137.5 g 75.40 oz

识别

羽毛

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

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 24 days.

产卵数

4-7

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

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

Distribution

White Eared-pheasant has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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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