Brown Eared-Pheasant

Crossoptilon mantchuricum

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The brown eared pheasant is a large pheasant, 83–110 cm in length. The body is dark brown overall, with the head and neck black and bare bright red facial skin. Long, stiff white ear tufts emerge from the sides of the head, forming a bundle. Both sexes are similar in colouration. The species is endemic to the mountain forests of northern China.

Fun Fact

The body is dark brown overall, with the head and neck black and bare bright red facial skin.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed in the Xiaowutai Mountains in northwestern Hebei, and in the northwestern Shanxi and Lüliang Mountains regions of China.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance