Bulwer's Pheasant
Lophura bulweri
The Bulwer's Pheasant (Lophura bulweri) is a legendary partridges, pheasants, grouse, and alli found in 3 countries, weighing about 1.2 kg. Bulwer's pheasant, also known as Bulwer's wattled pheasant, the wattled pheasant or the white-tailed wattled pheasant, is a Southeast Asian bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the forests of Borneo.
About the Bulwer's Pheasant
Bulwer's pheasant, also known as Bulwer's wattled pheasant, the wattled pheasant or the white-tailed wattled pheasant, is a Southeast Asian bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the forests of Borneo. It is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
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How to identify it
Bulwer's pheasant is sexually dimorphic. Males have a total length of about 80 centimetres (31 in), and are black-plumaged with a maroon breast, crimson legs, a pure white tail of long, curved feathers, and bright blue facial skin with two wattles that conceal the sides of its head. Females have a total length of about 55 centimetres (22 in), and are an overall dull brown colour with red legs and blue facial skin.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bulwer's Pheasant?
- Bulwer's pheasant is sexually dimorphic. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bulwer's Pheasant?
- The Bulwer's Pheasant is a large sized bird weighing about 1.2 kg.
- Where can you see a Bulwer's Pheasant?
- The Bulwer's Pheasant occurs in 3 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Bulwer's Pheasant?
- The Bulwer's Pheasant is most easily confused with the Salvadori's Pheasant, the Malayan Crestless Fireback and the Siamese Fireback.
- Is the Bulwer's Pheasant endangered?
- The Bulwer's Pheasant is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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