About the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant
Mrs. Hume's pheasant, also known as Hume's pheasant or the bar-tailed pheasant, is a large forest pheasant. It is the state bird of Mizoram and Manipur. The name commemorates Mary Ann Grindall Hume, wife of the British naturalist Allan Octavian Hume, one of the key founders of the Indian National Congress.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Syrmaticus humiae |
| Species Codes | humphe1, MHPH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant belong to?
The Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant?
The Mrs. Hume's Pheasant is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant?
Mrs. Hume's pheasant, also known as Hume's pheasant or the bar-tailed pheasant, is a large forest pheasant. It is the state bird of Mizoram and Manipur. The name commemorates Mary Ann Grindall Hume, wife of the British naturalist Allan Octavian Hume, one of the key founders of the Indian National Co...
Where can I report a Mrs. Hume's Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Mrs. Hume's Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code humphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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