Hainan Peacock-Pheasant

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Hainan Peacock-Pheasant (<em>Polyplectron katsumatae</em>) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and G…

Overview

Hainan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron katsumatae) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Polyplectron; binomial: Polyplectron katsumatae; authority: Rothschild, 1906.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Polyplectron katsumatae is split from genetically distinct P. bicalcaratum (Chang et al. 2008).

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