Koklass Pheasant
Pucrasia macrolopha
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The koklass pheasant is a species of gamebird, being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene. They are distantly related to pheasants and are most closely related to grouse and turkeys. Koklass are the only species in the monotypic genus Pucrasia. Both the words koklass and pucrasia have been onomatopœically derived from the bird's territorial call.
Fun Fact
During this phase of their life cycle they live almost exclusively on ants but also are documented consuming catkins, pollen and fruit.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the southern side of northwest and western Himalaya, the other five are confined to China and Mongolia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance