About the Brown Eared-Pheasant
The brown eared pheasant is a large pheasant, 83–110 cm in length. The body is dark brown overall, with the head and neck black and bare bright red facial skin. Long, stiff white ear tufts emerge from the sides of the head, forming a bundle. Both sexes are similar in colouration. The species is endemic to the mountain forests of northern China.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Crossoptilon mantchuricum |
| Species Codes | brephe1, BREP, BEPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Eared-Pheasant belong to?
The Brown Eared-Pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Brown Eared-Pheasant?
The brown eared pheasant is a large pheasant, 83–110 cm in length. The body is dark brown overall, with the head and neck black and bare bright red facial skin. Long, stiff white ear tufts emerge from the sides of the head, forming a bundle. Both sexes are similar in colouration. The species is ende...
Where can I report a Brown Eared-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Eared-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brephe1, or on iNaturalist.
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