Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae) — Vulnerable Aves

Mrs. Hume's Pheasant

Syrmaticus humiae

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

Mrs. Hume's pheasant, also known as Hume's pheasant or the bar-tailed pheasant, is a large forest pheasant. It is the state bird of Mizoram and Manipur. The name commemorates Mary Ann Grindall Hume, wife of the British naturalist Allan Octavian Hume, one of the key founders of the Indian National Congress.

Fun Fact

The pheasant is up to 90 cm (35 in) long with a greyish brown head, bare red facial skin, chestnut brown plumage, yellowish bill, brownish orange iris, white wingbars and metallic blue neck feathers.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists mainly of vegetation matter.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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