What is a Silver Pheasant? | 台北市立動物園資訊網

WhatisaSilverPheasant?...ThesilverpheasantisabirdofthegenusLophura,whichareagroupofbirdsthatarealsoreferredtoasGallopheasants.Itsscientific ...

The silver pheasant[1] is a bird of the genus Lophura, which are a group of birds that are also referred to as Gallopheasants. Its scientific name is Lophura nycthemera. The bird is native to Southeast Asia, primarily in the countries of Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Its habitat in these countries is diverse, as it can make both grasslands and heavy forests its home. In addition to its natural habitat, it has also been introduced in Hawaii and other portions of the United States.

The silver pheasant is one of the larger types of pheasant. Males of the species can reach a maximum length of 50 inches (125 cm) and weigh 4.5 pounds (2 kg). The feathers of the male are white on the upper half and tail, while the bottom half is blueish-black. Its bare face and wattles are both a bright red, as are the feet and legs. The beak is a pale white.

Females of the species can gr...