- Lophura nycthemera
Identification
125cm. Long black crest, black chin and throat, glossy blue-black belly. The rest of the body is white, with many black lines. Long tails, pure white central feathers. Bright red face wattles used during courtship. First year males often have many black markings on the chest, while the rest of the body is mostly brown with light grey streaks. Hens are drab, olive brown overall. Females have a much smaller and paler face wattle. The bill is grey and the feet red.
Distribution
South-western China, eastern Burma, southern Vietnam, southwestern Cambodia, southeastern Thailand, northern Laos and the island of Hainan.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Grasslands, bamboo, evergreen and decidous forests.
Behaviour
6 to 15 eggs are laid and are incubated for 26-27 days.
