About the Mountain Peacock-Pheasant
The Mountain Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum) is a species of bird in the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 187 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code mopphe1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Polyplectron inopinatum |
| Species Codes | mopphe1, MOPP, MPPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Mountain Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Peacock-Pheasant?
The Mountain Peacock-Pheasant is a member of the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Mountain Peacock-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Peacock-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mopphe1, or on iNaturalist.