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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Malaysian peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron malacense)
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Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri)
The highly threatened Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) is a strikingly beautiful but elusive species. The upperparts... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis)
The Palawan peacock-pheasant is notable for the male’s impressive crest and vibrant plumage, which is glossy black with a dazzling metallic... More 20 Images 5 Videos -
Germain’s peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron germaini)
Like most other peacock-pheasants (Polyplectron spp.), this is an elegant species possessing sombre colours but elaborate markings. The... More 4 Images 3 Videos -
Mountain peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum)
The mountain peacock-pheasant has a dark-grey head and neck, black breast, and chestnut coloured mantle and wings, which are adorned with... More 14 Images 2 Videos -
Sri Lanka spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata)
Information on the Sri Lanka spurfowl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai)
Information on Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)
The Scottish race of the ptarmigan is found only in Scotland, and is the only bird in Britain to turn white during winter. This gamebird has... More 40 Images 0 videos -
Spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis)
The spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis) is a dark, stocky bird of coniferous forests in the northern United States and Canada. The male... More 23 Images 1 Video -
Chestnut-necklaced partridge (Arborophila charltonii)
Information on the chestnut-necklaced partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)
Native to North America, the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) is famed for its elaborate courtship display, which is imitated... More 15 Images 2 Videos -
Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
Information on the koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Mountain bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola fytchii)
Information on the mountain bamboo-partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
Described as recently as 1991, the Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) was discovered by chance when two Danish explorers... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis)
The swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis) is a shy, terrestrial game bird belonging to the grouse, partridge and pheasant family (Phasiandae... More 6 Images 0 videos -
White-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica)
A beautiful, colourful bird, the male white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica) has a striking white forehead, a black-spotted... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Taiwan partridge (Arborophila crudigularis)
Information on the Taiwan partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 1 Video -
Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)
Information on the golden pheasant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video -
Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis)
Information on the Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)
Information on the kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of... More 46 Images 2 Videos -
Crested fireback (Lophura ignita)
Fireback pheasants are widely admired for their impressive facial decorations, which play an important role in courtship displays. The vivid... More 15 Images 3 Videos -
Hume’s pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae)
Although closely resembling Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti), the male of this species can be distinguished by the deep chestnut... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Sclater’s monal (Lophophorus sclateri)
Like other monals (Lophophorus spp.), Sclater’s monal is a spectacularly colourful bird, boasting shimmering metallic green, blue, purple... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Harwood’s francolin (Francolinus harwoodi)
This rotund, ground-dwelling bird is found only in central and northwest Ethiopia. It has a dark, heavily streaked plumage, black and buff... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Djibouti francolin (Francolinus ochropectus)
Information on the Djibouti francolin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
White eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon)
This striking pheasant is snowy white with a conspicuous velvety black crown, a dark bluish-black tail, and bare red facial skin and legs... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Chukar (Alectoris chukar)
The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that decorate the wings and the black band... More 17 Images 2 Videos -
Crestless fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma)
Like all fireback pheasants, the crestless fireback possesses impressive facial decorations that play an important part in courtship... More 5 Images 2 Videos -
Swinhoe’s pheasant (Lophura swinhoii)
The Swinhoe’s pheasant cock is a spectacular bird, boasting a glossy black plumage with brilliant metallic blue lustre, and a bold and... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii)
The colourful Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) is considered by many to be the most beautiful pheasant in the world. Male... More 31 Images 5 Videos
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