Silver Pheasant
Lophura nycthemera
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The silver pheasant is a species of pheasant found in forests, mainly in mountains, of mainland Southeast Asia and eastern and southern China. It is introduced on Victoria Island in Nahuel Huapi Lake, Neuquén, Argentina and on Vancouver Island, Canada. The male is black and white, while the female is mainly brown. Both sexes have a bare red face and red legs. It is common in aviculture, and overall also remains common in the wild, but some of its subspecies are rare and threatened.
Fun Fact
Male Silver Pheasants have strikingly ornate plumage that was used in Chinese imperial court regalia for over 2,000 years.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in forests, mainly in mountains, of mainland Southeast Asia and eastern and southern China.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance