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Syrmaticus mikado

Photo by Mark Bruce
Location: Yushan, Taiwan

[edit] Identification

70 cm, females measure up to 47 cm.

[edit] Distribution

Central Taiwan.

[edit] Taxonomy

A monotypic species.

[edit] Habitat

Montane forests; dense shrubs, bamboo growth and grassy terrain.

[edit] 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.

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