Edwards's Pheasant
Edwards's Pheasant (<em>Lophura edwardsi</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Edwards's Pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lophura; binomial: Lophura edwardsi; authority: (Oustalet, 1896).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Edwards's Pheasant includes Vietnamese Pheasant (L. hatinhensis). Its taxonomic status is uncertain, but species description inadequate and hypotheses re variation in Edwards's Pheasant unresolved (McGowan 1994; HBW 2/IBC; Madge & McGowan 2002; Hennache et al. 2002; Penhallurick & Rheindt comments March 2012).
