Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) — Least Concern Aves

Grey Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron bicalcaratum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The grey peacock-pheasant, also known as Burmese peacock-pheasant, is a large Asian member of the order Galliformes.

Fun Fact

It is a large pheasant, up to 76 cm long and greyish brown with finely spotted green eyespots, an elongated bushy crest, bare pink or yellow facial skin, white throat, and grey iris, bill and legs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed in lowland and hill forests of Bangladesh, Northeast India and Southeast Asia, but excluding most of Indochina as well as the entire Malayan Peninsula.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of seeds, termites, fruits and invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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