Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
Palawan Peacock-Pheasant
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A stunning medium-sized pheasant endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines, famed for the male's iridescent green-blue ocelli on its plumage.
Where to spot
Undisturbed primary and secondary lowland forests on the island of Palawan, Philippines.
How to spot
Very shy and difficult to approach. Locate active display sites by listening for the male's characteristic calls. Sit quietly and wait, as they may cautiously emerge onto cleared areas.
When to spot
Most active at dawn and dusk. Males can be heard calling from their display grounds during the breeding season (typically March-May).
Where to spot
Undisturbed primary and secondary lowland forests on the island of Palawan, Philippines.
How to spot
Very shy and difficult to approach. Locate active display sites by listening for the male's characteristic calls. Sit quietly and wait, as they may cautiously emerge onto cleared areas.
When to spot
Most active at dawn and dusk. Males can be heard calling from their display grounds during the breeding season (typically March-May).
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The male's short, stiff tail feathers are tipped with large, iridescent eye-spots (ocelli) that it fans out during courtship, similar to a miniature peafowl tail.
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