About the White Eared-Pheasant
The white eared pheasant, also known as Dolan's eared pheasant or Bee's pheasant, is a species of "eared pheasant" that get its name because its colouration is white and has the prominent ear tufts of the genus, not because it has white ears. The indigenous people of Himalaya call it shagga, meaning snow fowl. This gregarious bird lives in large flocks, foraging on alpine meadows close to or above the snowline throughout the year. C. crossoptilon is found in China where it tends to inhabit mixed forests and can be found around Buddhist monasteries.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Crossoptilon crossoptilon |
| Species Codes | whieap1, WHEP, WEPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White Eared-Pheasant belong to?
The White Eared-Pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the White Eared-Pheasant?
The white eared pheasant, also known as Dolan's eared pheasant or Bee's pheasant, is a species of \"eared pheasant\" that get its name because its colouration is white and has the prominent ear tufts of the genus, not because it has white ears. The indigenous people of Himalaya call it shagga, meaning...
Where can I report a White Eared-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of White Eared-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whieap1, or on iNaturalist.
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