Kalij Pheasant
Found in the foothills of the Himalayas from Pakistan to Thailand, the Kalij Pheasant grows up to 81 cm with a wingspan of around 50 cm. The male and female vary considerably in appearance, the male owning dark plumage with white speckling on its back with bright red colouring around the eyes whilst the females are fairly plain in comparison.
IUCN Listing: Least Concern
Not at a risk of becoming extinct in the wild
Fact File
Native Range
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Thailand
Natural Habitat
Shrublands and forests
Diet
Seeds, plants, fruit, insects, worms and small animals
Life Expectancy
In the wild: Up to 15 years.
In zoos: Up to 15 years
Breeding
Incubation period:
25 days. 6 – 9 eggs
Group Name
Covey, nide, or nye
Active Hours
During the day
Threats
Hunting, habitat loss
Fun Fact
A group of Kalij Pheasants has many collective nouns, including a ‘bouquet, ‘brace’, ‘plume’, ‘plump’, and ‘trip’ of pheasants.