About the Edwards's Pheasant
Edwards's pheasant is a bird of the pheasant family Phasianidae and is endemic to the seasonal tropical forests of central Vietnam. It is named after the French ornithologist Alphonse Milne-Edwards and first described to science in 1896. The bird's length is 58–65 centimetres (23–26 in) and has red legs and facial skin. The male is mainly blue-black with a crest, and the female is a drab brown bird. The alarm call is a puk!-puk!-puk!.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophura edwardsi |
| Species Codes | edwphe1, VIPH, EDPH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Edwards's Pheasant belong to?
The Edwards's Pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Edwards's Pheasant?
The Edwards's Pheasant is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Edwards's Pheasant?
Edwards's pheasant is a bird of the pheasant family Phasianidae and is endemic to the seasonal tropical forests of central Vietnam. It is named after the French ornithologist Alphonse Milne-Edwards and first described to science in 1896. The bird's length is 58–65 centimetres (23–26 in) and has red ...
Where can I report a Edwards's Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Edwards's Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code edwphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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