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Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron napoleonis
Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 375 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Polyplectron
- Species napoleonis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 375 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Palawan 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 Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Palawan (sw Philippines).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 375 g, with a wing length of about 17.9 cm and a tail of around 16.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 11,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is a large bird that weighs around 375 g.
Where does the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant live?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Palawan (sw Philippines), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant belong to?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant eat?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant migrate?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant make?
1 real field recording of the Palawan 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 Palawan Peacock-Pheasant's range?
The Palawan Peacock-Pheasant has a mapped global range of about 11,000 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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