White Eared Pheasant

Overview

White Eared Pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A white pheasant with black tail and red facial skin; found in high mountain forests of western China and Tibet; gregarious, feeding on roots and buds; sacred in Tibetan culture.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Crossoptilon; binomial: Crossoptilon crossoptilon; authority: (Hodgson, 1838). Typical size: 80-96cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 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.