About the Koklass Pheasant
The koklass pheasant is a species of gamebird, being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene. They are distantly related to pheasants and are most closely related to grouse and turkeys. Koklass are the only species in the monotypic genus Pucrasia. Both the words koklass and pucrasia have been onomatopœically derived from the bird's territorial call.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Pucrasia macrolopha |
| Species Codes | kokphe1, KOPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Koklass Pheasant belong to?
The Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Koklass Pheasant?
The koklass pheasant is a species of gamebird, being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene. They are distantly related to pheasants and are most closely related to grouse and turkeys. Koklass are the only species in the monotypic genus Pucrasia. Both the words koklass a...
Where can I report a Koklass Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Koklass Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kokphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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