Mikado Pheasant
Syrmaticus mikado
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Phasianidae
About
The Mikado pheasant is a species of gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Sometimes considered an unofficial national bird of Taiwan, a pair of Mikado pheasants and Yushan National Park, one of the areas it is known to inhabit, is depicted in the 1000 dollar bill of the New Taiwan dollar.
Fun Fact
With the tail included, males of this species get to be up to 70 cm in body length, while the smaller females measure up to 47 cm.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to mountainous regions of Taiwan.
Diet
Diet of various fruit, leaves, vegetation, seeds and invertebrates) at the same time, in a manner similar to chickens, on the forest floor and mountain trails, especially on rainy and foggy days.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance