About the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
The Palawan peacock-pheasant is a medium-sized bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. The spectacular male has a black body with blue marks on the wings, a grayish, finely speckled back and tail with blue peacock "eyes," white marks on the face, and a red eye-ring. Females are mostly brown but with a white face. It is known as tandikan in the some local Palawano, Tagbanwa, and Batak languages of Palawan. It is featured prominently in the culture of the indigenous people of Palawan. The bird is also depicted in the official seal of the city of Puerto Princesa and is in the Philippine one hundred-peso note This species is threatened by habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade and hunting and is listed as a Vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Polyplectron napoleonis |
| Species Codes | palpep1, PAPP, PPPH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant?
The Palawan peacock-pheasant is a medium-sized bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. The spectacular male has a black body with blue marks on the wings, a grayish, finely speckled back and tail with blue peacock \"eyes,\" white marks on the face, and a red...
Where can I report a Palawan Peacock-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Peacock-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palpep1, or on iNaturalist.