About the Salvadori's Pheasant
Salvadori's pheasant is a landfowl bird of genus Lophura, native to Indonesia. It is found in the mountain rainforests of Sumatra. Thus it is also known as the Sumatran pheasant. This bird was first described in 1879 by the Italian ornithologist Tommaso Salvadori. The species name inornata means "without ornament". The Hoogerwerf's pheasant is usually thought to be a subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lophura inornata |
| Species Codes | salphe1, SAPH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salvadori's Pheasant belong to?
The Salvadori's Pheasant (Lophura inornata) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Salvadori's Pheasant?
The Salvadori's Pheasant is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Salvadori's Pheasant?
Salvadori's pheasant is a landfowl bird of genus Lophura, native to Indonesia. It is found in the mountain rainforests of Sumatra. Thus it is also known as the Sumatran pheasant. This bird was first described in 1879 by the Italian ornithologist Tommaso Salvadori. The species name inornata means \"wi...
Where can I report a Salvadori's Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Salvadori's Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code salphe1, or on iNaturalist.
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