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Syrmaticus
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The genus Syrmaticus contains the five species of long-tailed pheasants. The males have short spurs and usually red facial wattles, but otherwise differ wildly in appearance. The hens (females) and chicks of all the species have a rather conservative and plesiomorphic drab brown color pattern.[1] 5 species are generally accepted in this genus.[1]
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Quick Facts Syrmaticus, Scientific classification ...
Syrmaticus | |
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Mrs. Hume's pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae) female (left) and male | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Galliformes |
Family: | Phasianidae |
Tribe: | Phasianini |
Genus: | Syrmaticus Wagler, 1832 |
Type species | |
Phasianus reevesii J.E. Gray, 1832 | |
Species | |
Reeves's pheasant (S. reevesii) |
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