# Edwards's Pheasant (*Lophura edwardsi*) Edwards's Pheasant is a beautiful bird with bright colors and long tail feathers. They live in the forests of Vietnam and are known for their unique appearance and shy nature. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Edwards's Pheasant](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Edwards_Pheasant_RWD.jpg&width=800) Photo: DickDaniels ( http://theworldbirds.org/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edwards_Pheasant_RWD.jpg) ## Appearance The Edwards's Pheasant is a striking bird with males boasting glossy blue-black plumage, a vivid red facial wattle, and a prominent white crest. Females are much duller, with a mottled brown and black appearance, lacking the male's vibrant colors and crest. This contrast makes them visually distinct. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Galliformes - **Family:** Phasianidae - **Genus:** Lophura ## Interesting facts - Imagine! It was thought to be extinct for almost 70 years before being rediscovered in 1990! - Its bright red face is actually skin without feathers, which glows even brighter when excited! - The male's amazing white crest can stand straight up, making him look super fancy for the ladies! - Wow! This pheasant is one of the rarest birds on Earth, found only in a tiny part of Vietnam! ## Special abilities - **Forest Ghost:** Edwards's Pheasant has dull patterned feathers that help females perfectly blend into the dense forest undergrowth, avoiding predators. - **Ground Scavenger:** Edwards's Pheasant has strong legs and claws to scratch through leaf litter, uncovering hidden seeds and insects for food. - **Burst Escape:** Edwards's Pheasant can launch into a powerful, short burst of flight to quickly evade sudden threats in the forest. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 50-65 cm - **Wingspan:** 60-75 cm - **Weight:** 0.8-1.3 kg - **Lifespan:** 3-5 years - **Speed:** 55 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 4-7 - **Incubation:** 21-23 days ## Diet & Feeding These omnivores forage on the forest floor, enjoying a mix of seeds, berries, and tasty insects. - **Primary Foods:** seeds, berries, shoots, leaves, insects, worms - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** King Cobra (*Ophiophagus hannah*) — Predates on eggs and chicks - **Eaten by:** [Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/leopard) (*Panthera pardus*) — Hunts adult pheasants - **Eats:** Common Termite (*Macrotermes gilvus*) — Pheasant eats larvae and adults - **Eats:** Cluster Fig (*Ficus racemosa*) — Pheasant eats fallen fruits ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch birds from a distance so they don't get scared. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Edwards's Pheasant? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Edwards's Pheasant? 50-65 cm ### What is Edwards's Pheasant's wingspan? 60-75 cm ### How much does Edwards's Pheasant weigh? 0.8-1.3 kg ### How long does Edwards's Pheasant live? 3-5 years ### How fast can Edwards's Pheasant move? 55 km/h ### What does Edwards's Pheasant eat? These omnivores forage on the forest floor, enjoying a mix of seeds, berries, and tasty insects. ### Where is Edwards's Pheasant usually found? Forests ## Where to spot - [Wingster Waldzoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/wingster-waldzoo) — Niedersachsen, DE · Zoo ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Edwards's Pheasant: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/edwardss-pheasant)