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Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron chalcurum
Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron chalcurum) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron chalcurum) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 508 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Polyplectron
- Species chalcurum
Quick facts
- Weight
- 508 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron chalcurum) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Sumatra.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 508 g, with a wing length of about 16.1 cm and a tail of around 22.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 83,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant?
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant is a large bird that weighs around 508 g.
Where does the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant live?
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Sumatra, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron chalcurum) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant eat?
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant migrate?
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant make?
1 real field recording of the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant's range?
The Sumatran Peacock-Pheasant has a mapped global range of about 83,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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