Silver Pheasant
A species of Gallopheasants Scientific name : Lophura nycthemera Genus : Gallopheasants
Silver Pheasant, A species of Gallopheasants
Botanical name: Lophura nycthemera
Genus: Gallopheasants
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Description
This is a relatively large pheasant, with males of the largest subspecies having a total length of 120 to 125 cm (47 to 49 in), including a tail up to 75 cm (30 in), while the males of the smallest subspecies barely reach 70 cm (28 in) in total length, including a tail around 30 cm (12 in). The body mass of males can range from 1.13–2.00 kg (2.49–4.41 lb). Females of all subspecies are notably smaller than their respective males, with a size range of 55–90 cm (22–35 in) in total length, including a tail of 24–32 cm (9.4–12.6 in). The body mass of females can range from 1.0–1.3 kg (2.2–2.9 lb). Males of the northern subspecies, which are the largest, have white upperparts and tail (most feathers with some black markings), while their underparts and crest are glossy bluish-black. The males of the southern subspecies have greyer upperparts and tail with extensive black markings, making them appear far darker than the northern subspecies. The adult male plumage is reached in the second year. Females are brown and shorter-tailed than the males. Females of some subspecies have whitish underparts strongly patterned with black, and in L. n. whiteheadi this extends to the upper mantle. 
Size
70 - 125 cm
Life Expectancy
10 years
Feeding Habits
Silver Pheasant primarily feeds on plant and animal matter, favoring seeds and fruits from Castanopsis chinensis and other Fagaceae. Silver Pheasant's feeding behaviors include active foraging on the ground, with a unique preference for certain woodland vegetation.
Habitat
Silver Pheasant thrives in a variety of primary and secondary forested habitats, including both broadleaf and pine-dominated areas. These habitats often encompass semi-evergreen and hill evergreen forests, with a preference for regions at higher elevations, typically above 1000 meters. Silver Pheasant may also be found in more open areas such as grasslands edged by forests, notably in the northwestern part of its range. It occupies varying altitudes depending on the location, from as low as 200 meters in some island regions to 450 meters in mainland areas. Roosts are commonly situated in tall trees, around 6.5 meters above the ground, with a prevalence of oak species as the favored roosting trees.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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