Kalij Pheasant
Lophura leucomelanos
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The kalij pheasant, or simply kalij, is a pheasant found in forests and thickets, especially in the Himalayan foothills, from Nepal, Pakistan to western Thailand. Males are rather variable depending on the subspecies involved, but all have at least partially glossy bluish-black plumage, while females are overall brownish. Both sexes have a bare red face and greyish legs. It is generally widespread, though three of its eastern subspecies are considered threatened and L. l. moffitti is virtually unknown in the wild.
Fun Fact
Kalij Pheasants were introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s and have become so numerous that they are now considered pests, disrupting native ground flora.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurring east of that river, but this is incorrect).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance