Hainan Peacock-Pheasant

Hainan Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron katsumatae

Endangered

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The Hainan peacock-pheasant is an endangered bird that belongs to the pheasant family Phasianidae. This extremely rare species is endemic to the island of Hainan, China.

Fun Fact

Due to a very low population density in tropical forest and declining population, it is now becoming severely endangered and should be regarded as the rarest species in the order Galliformes in China.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the island of Hainan, China.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease