About the Blue Eared-Pheasant
The blue eared pheasant, also sometimes hyphenated as blue eared-pheasant, is a large pheasant endemic to China. Although it is considered rare, the blue eared pheasant is evaluated as of least concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Crossoptilon auritum |
| Species Codes | blephe1, BEPH, BLEP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Eared-Pheasant belong to?
The Blue Eared-Pheasant (Crossoptilon auritum) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Blue Eared-Pheasant?
The blue eared pheasant, also sometimes hyphenated as blue eared-pheasant, is a large pheasant endemic to China. Although it is considered rare, the blue eared pheasant is evaluated as of least concern....
Where can I report a Blue Eared-Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Eared-Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blephe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
149
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