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Hainan Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron katsumatae
Hainan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron katsumatae) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron katsumatae) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 468 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Polyplectron
- Species katsumatae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 468 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Endangered
Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
Where it forages largely on the ground.
Migration
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron katsumatae) belongs to the Phasianidae family of the order Galliformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Hainan Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 468 g, with a wing length of about 16.2 cm and a tail of around 17.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2,166 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant?
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant is a large bird that weighs around 468 g.
Where does the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant live?
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Hainan Is.
What family does the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron katsumatae) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant eat?
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant migrate?
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant make?
1 real field recording of the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Hainan Peacock-Pheasant's range?
The Hainan Peacock-Pheasant has a mapped global range of about 2,166 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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