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MALAYAN PEACOCK-PHEASANT

MALAYAN PEACOCK-PHEASANT

POLYPLECTRON MALACENSE

The Malayan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron malacense) also known as crested peacock-pheasant or Malaysian peacock-pheasant, is a medium-sized pheasant of the galliform family Phasianidae. It is one of the shortest-tailed peacock-pheasants.

MALAYAN PEACOCK-PHEASANT

POLYPLECTRON MALACENSE

The Malayan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron malacense) also known as crested peacock-pheasant or Malaysian peacock-pheasant, is a medium-sized pheasant of the galliform family Phasianidae. It is one of the shortest-tailed peacock-pheasants.


Breeding:
Incubation period – 20 days
Total Eggs – 2-4 eggs


Lifespan:
5-10 Years .


Distribution:
Peninsular Malaysia, Southern Thailand.


Habitat:

Lowland and Hill forest.


Diet: 

Fruits, Seeds and Insects.