Blood Pheasant

Overview

Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A small high-altitude pheasant with greenish-gray body and crimson breast streaks; lives near the snowline of the Himalayas; moves in small flocks through bamboo thickets.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ithaginis; binomial: Ithaginis cruentus; authority: (Hardwicke, 1821). Typical size: 40-45cm. 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.