Reeves's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii) — Vulnerable Aves

Reeves's Pheasant

Syrmaticus reevesii

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

Reeves's pheasant is a large pheasant within the genus Syrmaticus. It is endemic to China. It is named after the British naturalist John Reeves, who first introduced live specimens to Europe in 1831.

Fun Fact

The male Reeves's Pheasant has the longest tail feathers of any wild bird species, reaching up to 2.4 meters—over five times the bird's body length.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurred across the country, the only locations with significant breeding activity by the late 1970s were Woburn, Bedfordshire, and Kinveachy in the Caledonian Forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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