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Silver Pheasant

Lophura nycthemera

The Silver Pheasant is a beautiful bird with shiny silver feathers and a long tail. They live in forests and are known for their striking colors and unique calls.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Silver Pheasant male has striking white plumage with fine black streaks on its back and a very long, sweeping white tail. Its face is adorned with vivid red wattles and a dark crest. Females are duller, mostly brownish-olive with a shorter, plain tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderGalliformesFamilyPhasianidaeGenusLophura
Silver Pheasant
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Silver Pheasant

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby pheasants can leave their nest and follow their mom just hours after hatching!

Males grow stunningly long tail feathers, sometimes longer than their whole body!

Their wild home is in the misty mountain forests of Southeast Asia.

They love to dust bathe, rolling in dry soil to keep their feathers clean and healthy.

Special abilities

Ability

Forest Camouflage

Silver Pheasants have intricate feather patterns that help them blend into the dappled light and shadows of the dense forest, helping them hide from predators.

Ability

Rapid Takeoff

Silver Pheasants can burst into flight with powerful wing beats to escape danger quickly, despite not being strong long-distance flyers.

Ability

Ground Forager

Silver Pheasants have strong legs and claws that help them scratch and dig through leaf litter to find hidden seeds and insects.

Measurements & details

Length
70-125 cm
Wingspan
60-80 cm
Weight
0.9-1.7 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
6-15
Incubation
24-25 days

Diet & Feeding

They eat a mix of plants and small creatures found by scratching the forest floor.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Berries
  • Leaves
  • Shoots
  • Insects
  • Worms

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch or catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Silver Pheasant?

70-125 cm

What is Silver Pheasant's wingspan?

60-80 cm

How much does Silver Pheasant weigh?

0.9-1.7 kg

How long does Silver Pheasant live?

10-15 years

How fast can Silver Pheasant move?

40 km/h

What does Silver Pheasant eat?

They eat a mix of plants and small creatures found by scratching the forest floor.

Where is Silver Pheasant usually found?

Forests

How does Silver Pheasant hunt?

Foraging

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