Blood Pheasant

Ithaginis cruentus

Least Concern

The Blood Pheasant is a ground-dwelling gamebird of forest, grassland, scrub, tundra, and mountain habitats. It walks, scratches, and dust-bathes through cover for seeds, shoots, berries, insects, and other small food. Many rely on camouflage, short explosive flight, and seasonal displays by males.

Family

Phasianidae

Group

Grouse, Quail, and Allies

Range

Blood Pheasant Range — Resident or seasonal range in forest, grassland, scrub, tundra, and mountain habitats

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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