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Lady Amherst's Pheasant

Lady Amherst's Pheasant

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Lady Amherst's Pheasant is a breathtakingly beautiful pheasant native to southwestern China and Myanmar, renowned for the male's incredibly intricate and colorful plumage, including an ornate white and black ruff.
Where to spot
Inhabits dense forests and bamboo thickets in mountainous regions of southwestern China (e.g., Sichuan, Yunnan) and eastern Myanmar. Introduced populations exist in other parts of the world.
How to spot
Extremely shy and difficult to spot in the wild. Focus on quiet, undisturbed forest areas with dense undergrowth. Listen for their distinctive calls, which differ from the Golden Pheasant. Requires significant patience and quiet observation.
When to spot
Year-round, primarily active during dawn and dusk. The spring breeding season offers the best opportunities for observing displaying males.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chrysolophus amherstiae 18092009.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The male performs an elaborate courtship dance where he fans out his spectacular ruff and long tail, creating an astonishing and visually complex display to attract females.
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