Palawan Peacock Pheasant
Polyplectron emphanum
The most beautiful of the Peacock Pheasants
These striking birds are fount only in low altitude thick forest on the Philippine island of Palawan. Their future is in jeopardy due to heavy forest cutting, but fortunately there are a fair number in captivity.
They attain adult plumage in their second year. A clutch consists of 2 eggs, which are incubated for 18-19 days.
Palawan Peacock Pheasant Links:
Dan Cowell's page on Grey Peacock Pheasants
A female Palawan
Photo courtesy of Alex Levitskiy & Blue Creek Aviaries
Two more views of a male Palawan Peacock Pheasant
Two shots of a female -- sorry they're so poor
Two males: A two-year-old on the left and a juvenile
Photo courtesy of Alex Levitskiy & Blue Creek Aviaries
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