<< Lineated Kalij Pheasant

Lophura nycthemera lineate

These Pheasants are found in Southeastern China, Eastern Burma.

Males are with very fine vermiculations of black and white on upper parts, that give grey appearance with white streaked feathers on the side of the breast and belly is black tail is long with central feathers buffy white.

Females are brown with a dark brown crest, the breast and abdomen with white V- Shaped streaks that are bordered with black. Both sexes have brownish to grey legs.

Female lays 6 to 15 eggs. Incubation period is 26-27 days.

They eat grains, weed seed, berries and insects etc.