The Brown-eared Pheasant is a native chicken breed from China, listed in the Red Data Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This species is not only rare but also possesses very beautiful and unique plumage.
The scientific name of the Brown-eared Pheasant is (Crossoptilon mantchuricum).
This breed is mainly distributed in several mountainous provinces in northern China.
The Brown-eared Pheasant prefers to live in coniferous forests at altitudes between 1,100-2,600m above sea level.
They typically live in flocks.
Adult Brown-eared Pheasants measure between 96 – 100 cm in length.
The plumage of the Brown-eared Pheasant is a blend of dark brown, cream, and black.
The legs of the Brown-eared Pheasant are red.
The area around the eyes is red, and there are two long white feather tufts on the sides of the Brown-eared Pheasant’s head that look very beautiful.
Each clutch of Brown-eared Pheasants usually contains 5-8 eggs, which hatch after 28 days of incubation.
Brown-eared Pheasants typically eat seeds, roots, tubers, and leaves.
The Brown-eared Pheasant is threatened by hunting. They are listed in the Red Data Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
