Seishin19

Copper pheasant.

Introduction

The copper pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringii) is endemic to Japan.

Appearance

male measures up to 87.5–136 cm (34.5–54 in) long including the tail while the female measures up to 51–54 cm (20–21 in)

Location

Mainly inhabit forests and riverbeds in mountainous areas with altitude less than 1,500 meters

Food and Water

Omnivores, eat plants leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, insects, crustaceans etc

Threats

Near Threatened

Reproduction

It will lay 6-12 eggs from April to June The egg has a major diameter of 4.8 cm (4.4 - 5.15 cm), a minor diameter of 3.5 cm (3.3 - 3.65 cm)

Relationship to humans

Capturing of Masuyamadori was prohibited until September 14, 2017 (Heisei 29)