Elliot's Pheasant

Elliot's Pheasant

Syrmaticus ellioti

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

Elliot's pheasant is a large pheasant native to south-eastern China.

Fun Fact

Males are up to 80 cm (31 in) long; they are brown and white with a black throat, chestnut-brown upper parts, white belly, nape and wing bars, red bare facial skin and long rusty-barred whitish tail.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in evergreen and mountain forests at altitudes of 200–1,900 m (660–6,230 ft).

Diet

Diet consists mainly of seeds, leaves and berries.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance