A large grey pheasant with white 'ear' tufts, found in southern Tibet.

  • Group: Bird
  • Habitats: Scrub, forest edge, alpine meadow
  • Regions: Ü Tsang

Habitat

Rhododendron thickets, dense scrub and grassy clearings in valleys of southern Tibet.

Diet

Roots, bulbs, seeds and insects.

Ecological role

A ground bird of the southern valleys.

Threats

Hunting and loss of scrub.

Conservation

Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN (2024).

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