Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant
NameBronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant
Common NameBronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant
Scientific NamePolyplectron chalcurum
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)470
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage with fine, wavy buff or rufous barring across the body. The tail feathers are dark brown with broad, iridescent bronze-green or blue ocelli (eye-spots) near their tips. The face is dark and bare, and the bill is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, low 'coo' notes that often accelerate into a trill or purr. They also produce various alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily found in the Barisan Mountains.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent bronze-green or blue ocelli on tail feathers, Overall dark brown, finely barred plumage, Relatively short tail compared to other peacock-pheasants, Lack of prominent facial markings or crests
Description
This medium-sized pheasant is characterized by its overall dark brown plumage with fine barring. Males display iridescent bronze-green or blue ocelli on their tail feathers. It forages on the forest floor for insects and plant matter.
