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File:A Lophura leucomelanos Kalij Pheasant in Himachal Pradesh India 2014.jpg

Kalij Pheasant

Kalij Pheasant

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The Kalij Pheasant is a widely distributed and variable species of pheasant found across a broad range in Asia. Males generally display glossy blue-black plumage with variations in crest and underparts depending on the subspecies.
Where to spot
Varied habitats across Asia, including subtropical and tropical forests, dense scrub, bamboo thickets, and even cultivated areas, from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Look for them on the forest floor, often near water sources or dense cover. Their distinctive calls can help locate them. Remain quiet and still, and use binoculars to scan the undergrowth.
When to spot
Observable year-round. They are most active during early morning and late afternoon when foraging. The breeding season (spring to early summer) offers opportunities to hear their calls and observe courtship.
File:A Lophura leucomelanos Kalij Pheasant in Himachal Pradesh India 2014.jpg
File:Female Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos.jpg
File:Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos).jpg
File:Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) (33692332244).jpg
File:Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) (45679487285).jpg
File:Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) in Nepal.jpg
File:A Lophura leucomelanos Kalij Pheasant in Himachal Pradesh India 2014.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Female Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) (33692332244).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) (45679487285).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) in Nepal.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
With numerous recognized subspecies, the Kalij Pheasant showcases remarkable plumage diversity across its range, from pure black forms to those with white underparts or elaborate crests.
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