# Palawan Peacock-pheasant (*Polyplectron napoleonis*) The Palawan Peacock-pheasant is a beautiful bird with shiny, colorful feathers. It lives in the forests of Palawan and is known for its stunning tail that looks like a peacock's. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Forests ![Palawan Peacock-pheasant](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Palawan_Peacock-Pheasant_-_Palawan_-_Philippines_H8O0751_%2815361453469%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palawan_Peacock-Pheasant_-_Palawan_-_Philippines_H8O0751_%2815361453469%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Palawan Peacock-pheasant is a striking bird, with males boasting iridescent blue-green plumage, a long feathery crest, and large metallic blue-green eyespots on their tail. Females are smaller, duller brown, with a shorter crest and less prominent iridescence. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Galliformes - **Family:** Phasianidae - **Genus:** Polyplectron ## Interesting facts - Its scientific name honors Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte! - Males have incredible iridescent "eyespots" on their tail feathers, like tiny jewels. - They build simple nests on the ground, often hidden beneath roots or bushes. - This shy bird is found only on one special island in the Philippines. ## Special abilities - **Tail Twirl:** Palawan Peacock-pheasant can display its stunning tail feathers to attract a mate or warn rivals with flashy, iridescent eyespots. - **Forest Forager:** Palawan Peacock-pheasant has strong legs and feet that help them scratch and dig for food in the dense forest floor. - **Crested Communication:** Palawan Peacock-pheasant has a dramatic crest that it can raise to signal excitement or potential danger. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 40-55 cm - **Wingspan:** 45-60 cm - **Weight:** 0.3-0.6 kg - **Lifespan:** 8-15 years - **Speed:** 30 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1-2 - **Incubation:** 18-20 days ## Diet & Feeding They love to eat insects, seeds, and fruits found on the forest floor. - **Primary Foods:** termites, ants, beetle larvae, seeds, wild fruits, berries - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Reticulated Python](https://www.snappit.app/explore/reticulated-python) (*Malayopython reticulatus*) — Large snakes may ambush adults or chicks. - **Eaten by:** Malayan Civet (*Viverra tangalunga*) — Civets prey on eggs and young birds on the forest floor. - **Eaten by:** Philippine Serpent-eagle (*Spilornis holospilus*) — Raptors can snatch chicks or unwary adults from above. ## 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. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [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 and be quiet so you don't scare them away. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Palawan Peacock-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 Palawan Peacock-pheasant? 40-55 cm ### What is Palawan Peacock-pheasant's wingspan? 45-60 cm ### How much does Palawan Peacock-pheasant weigh? 0.3-0.6 kg ### How long does Palawan Peacock-pheasant live? 8-15 years ### How fast can Palawan Peacock-pheasant move? 30 km/h ### What does Palawan Peacock-pheasant eat? They love to eat insects, seeds, and fruits found on the forest floor. ### Where is Palawan Peacock-pheasant usually found? Forests ## Where to spot - [Vogelpark Heiligenkirchen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/vogelpark-heiligenkirchen) — Nordrhein-Westfalen, 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: [Palawan Peacock-pheasant: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/palawan-peacock-pheasant)