- Crossoptilon auritum
Identification
96cm. Black crown, white "ears" starting beneath chin, extending over the ears, scarlet facial skin, bluish-grey body, red iris, crimson legs. Immature - mottled grey-brown. Sexes similar, but spurs on males are larger and round.
Distribution
N-central China.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Montane forests up to 3,500m.
Behaviour
The diet includes tubers, berries and vegetables.
6-12 eggs are laid and are incubated for 26 days.
