About the Mikado Pheasant
The Mikado pheasant is a species of gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Sometimes considered an unofficial national bird of Taiwan, a pair of Mikado pheasants and Yushan National Park, one of the areas it is known to inhabit, is depicted in the 1000 dollar bill of the New Taiwan dollar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Syrmaticus mikado |
| Species Codes | mikphe1, MIPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mikado Pheasant belong to?
The Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Mikado Pheasant?
The Mikado pheasant is a species of gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. Sometimes considered an unofficial national bird of Taiwan, a pair of Mikado pheasants and Yushan National Park, one of the areas it is known to inhabit, is depicted in the 1...
Where can I report a Mikado Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Mikado Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mikphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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