Lady Amherst's Pheasant
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Lady Amherst's Pheasant
Chrysolophus amherstiae
Lady Amherst's Pheasant is a beautiful bird with bright colors and long feathers. They are known for their stunning looks and can be found in the forests of Asia.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Lady Amherst's Pheasant male is strikingly colorful, featuring a metallic green head, a ruffled white and black neck cape, a yellow-orange body, blue wings, and a very long, barred tail. Females are much duller, with mottled brown plumage.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusChrysolophus
Category
BirdsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite vibrant plumage, these shy birds master hide-and-seek in dense forests!
The male's long, barred tail feathers can grow over 80 centimeters!
Their dazzling colors make them look like a living rainbow on the forest floor!
They can fly incredibly fast, reaching 70 kilometers per hour in short bursts!
Special abilities
Ability
Tail Fan Display
Lady Amherst's Pheasant males can fan their magnificent tail feathers and cape for a dazzling courtship display.
Ability
Forest Camouflage
Females have drab, mottled plumage that helps them blend perfectly with the forest floor to hide from predators.
Ability
Swift Escape Artist
Lady Amherst's Pheasant can run and fly quickly through dense undergrowth to evade danger with agility.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-120 cm
- Wingspan
- 65-80 cm
- Weight
- 0.45-0.85 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-15 years
- Top Speed
- 70 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 6-12
- Incubation
- 22-23 days
Diet & Feeding
This pheasant mostly eats seeds, leaves, and small insects found foraging on the forest floor.
Primary Foods
- Seeds
- Leaves
- Bamboo Shoots
- Beetles
- Larvae
- Berries
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
A swift predator that hunts pheasants.
eats
Hedge Bamboo
Bambusa multiplex
Consumes shoots and seeds from various bamboo species.
eats
Mealworm Beetle
Tenebrio molitor
Forages for insects, including beetle larvae, on the ground.
shelters
Umbrella Bamboo
Fargesia murielae
Dense bamboo thickets provide crucial cover from predators.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Amherst Pheasant
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always observe birds from a distance to avoid startling them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Lady Amherst's Pheasant?
The easiest way to identify Lady Amherst's Pheasant is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Lady Amherst's Pheasant?
60-120 cm
What is Lady Amherst's Pheasant's wingspan?
65-80 cm
How much does Lady Amherst's Pheasant weigh?
0.45-0.85 kg
How long does Lady Amherst's Pheasant live?
5-15 years
How fast can Lady Amherst's Pheasant move?
70 km/h
What does Lady Amherst's Pheasant eat?
This pheasant mostly eats seeds, leaves, and small insects found foraging on the forest floor.
Where is Lady Amherst's Pheasant usually found?
Forests
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