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- Syrmaticus mikado
Identification
70 cm, females measure up to 47 cm.
Distribution
Central Taiwan.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Montane forests; dense shrubs, bamboo growth and grassy terrain.
Behaviour
Diet includes various fruit, leaves, vegetation, seeds and invertebrates)
They build their nests mainly with dead branches, fallen leaves, dry grass and feathers in tree holes or depressions under rocks. 3-8 creamy-coloured eggs are laid and incubated by the female for 26-28 days.
