About the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) 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 palpep1 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 napoleonis |
| Species Codes | palpep1, PAPP, PPPH |
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.
How can I identify the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant?
The Palawan 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 Palawan Peacock-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Peacock-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palpep1, or on iNaturalist.