Bornean Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) — Endangered Aves

Bornean Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron schleiermacheri

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The Bornean peacock-pheasant is a medium-sized pheasant. It is probably the rarest and certainly the least known of all peacock-pheasants. This elusive bird is endemic to lowland forests of Borneo.

Fun Fact

It is probably the rarest and certainly the least known of all peacock-pheasants.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of fruits, seeds, and invertebrates, and is thought to be the source of seasonal movements linked to food availability (O'Brien & Kinnaird 1997).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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