Lady Amherst's Pheasant

Chrysolophus amherstiae

Least Concern

The Lady Amherst's 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

Lady Amherst's Pheasant Range — Resident or seasonal range in forest, grassland, scrub, tundra, and mountain habitats

Population

≈ Unknown

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