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SILVER PHEASANT

SILVER PHEASANT

LOPHURA NYCTHEMERA

Silver pheasant is one of the most beautiful pheasants in the forest where mostly found in the mountains of southeast Asia, eastern and southern China. The male is black and white, while the female is mainly brown. Both sexes have a bare red face and red legs.

SILVER PHEASANT

LOPHURA NYCTHEMERA

Silver pheasant is one of the most beautiful pheasants in the forest where mostly found in the mountains of southeast Asia, eastern and southern China. The male is black and white, while the female is mainly brown. Both sexes have a bare red face and red legs.


Breeding:
Incubation period – 25 days
Total Eggs – 6-9 eggs


Lifespan:

15-20 Years.


Distribution:
Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Argentina


Habitat:

Tropical


Diet: 

Seeds and Fruits