About the Elliot's Pheasant
Elliot's pheasant is a large pheasant native to south-eastern China.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Syrmaticus ellioti |
| Species Codes | ellphe1, ELPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elliot's Pheasant belong to?
The Elliot's Pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Elliot's Pheasant?
Elliot's pheasant is a large pheasant native to south-eastern China....
Where can I report a Elliot's Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Elliot's Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ellphe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
73
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