Silver Pheasant
NameSilver Pheasant
Common NameSilver Pheasant
Scientific NameLophura nycthemera
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)107.5
Weight (g)1565
Plumage DetailsMales have a white crown, long silver-white upperparts (mantle, back, rump, and upper tail coverts) finely streaked with black, and a very long, pure white tail. The underparts, throat, and crest are glossy blue-black. They have prominent bare red facial skin and red legs. Females are generally duller, brownish, with a shorter tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of clucking, cackling, and crowing sounds, especially during breeding season. Alarm calls are sharp and abrupt.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to mainland Southeast Asia, including southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Introduced to various other parts of the world.
Identifying Featuresmale's silver-white upperparts, glossy blue-black underparts, long white tail, bare red facial skin, red legs
Description
A large, striking pheasant species, the male is characterized by its brilliant silver-white upperparts and long tail contrasting with glossy blue-black underparts. These shy birds typically forage on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, feeding on a variety of plant matter and invertebrates.
