About the Copper Pheasant
The copper pheasant, also known as Soemmerring's pheasant or yamadori (ヤマドリ), is a pheasant endemic to the Japanese archipelago. The scientific name commemorates the German scientist Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring. It is the official bird of multiple Japanese prefectures, cities, and towns. It was commonly hunted for sport throughout the 20th century.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Syrmaticus soemmerringii |
| Species Codes | copphe1, COPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Copper Pheasant belong to?
The Copper Pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Copper Pheasant?
The copper pheasant, also known as Soemmerring's pheasant or yamadori (ヤマドリ), is a pheasant endemic to the Japanese archipelago. The scientific name commemorates the German scientist Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring. It is the official bird of multiple Japanese prefectures, cities, and towns. It was com...
Where can I report a Copper Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Copper Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code copphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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