Silver Pheasant
Silver Pheasant (<em>Lophura nycthemera</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A striking pheasant, the male white with black markings and a long tail, female brown; a ground bird of mountain forests; famous in Chinese culture, where the white pheasant is an emblem of virtue; widely kept in aviaries.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lophura; binomial: Lophura nycthemera; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 60-120cm (incl. tail). Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
