- Polyplectron germaini
Identification
48cm
Male: Darker then Grey Peacock-Pheasant with darker ocilli (Dark Blue and Green, though occasionally appears Purple). Deep Red facial skin. More distinct pale bars, no crest and white restricted to upper throat. 58cm
Female: As Female Grey Peacock-Pheasant, but Darker and Plainer, with no scales above and red facial skin.
Distribution
Endemic to South Indochina, being Found in South Annam, North Cochinchina and extreme East Cambodia. Moderately common in many large protected areas.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Evergreen forest and bamboo.
Behaviour
Breeding
Male displays by fanning tail and wings. Breeds all year round, with females breeding when their previous clutch matures. Lays 2 eggs
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Germain's Peacock-Pheasant. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Germain%27s_Peacock-Pheasant
External Links
A Picture illustrating a Captive Male Displaying
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