Grey Peacock-Pheasant

Overview

Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A pheasant covered with small blue-green eye-spots like a miniature peacock; lives in dense forest undergrowth; the male fans its tail and wings in display; a shy bird of South Asia.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Polyplectron; binomial: Polyplectron bicalcaratum; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 50-70cm. 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

Treat as monotypic; includes bakeri and ghigii. Differences attributed to individual variation (Penhallurick & Walters 2005).