The Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a ground-dwelling gamebird that spends extended periods of time on the ground. A male Silver Pheasant has a mostly white plumage with a black underside. The Silver Pheasant female has a brown plumage. Both the male and female have a bare red face and red legs. The Silver Pheasant is mostly found in the forests and mountains of southeast Asia. It was later introduced to Hawaii and other regions of the United States. It is usually seen in small flocks. The Silver Pheasant mostly eats seeds, fruits, and at times may eat invertebrates.
The Silver Pheasant has a wingspan in the range of 20.5”-35.4” (52-90 cm) and total weight of 2.5-4.4 lb (1.15-2 kg). The body of the Silver Pheasant has an overall length between 27.6”-49.2” (70-125 cm), body width of 4.7”-8.3” (12-21 cm), and standing height of roughly 13.4”-18.9” (34-48 cm). The typical lifespan of the Silver Pheasant is between 6-12 years.
The Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a ground-dwelling gamebird that spends extended periods of time on the ground. A male Silver Pheasant has a mostly white plumage with a black underside. The Silver Pheasant female has a brown plumage. Both the male and female have a bare red face and red legs. The Silver Pheasant is mostly found in the forests and mountains of southeast Asia. It was later introduced to Hawaii and other regions of the United States. It is usually seen in small flocks. The Silver Pheasant mostly eats seeds, fruits, and at times may eat invertebrates.
The Silver Pheasant has a wingspan in the range of 20.5”-35.4” (52-90 cm) and total weight of 2.5-4.4 lb (1.15-2 kg). The body of the Silver Pheasant has an overall length between 27.6”-49.2” (70-125 cm), body width of 4.7”-8.3” (12-21 cm), and standing height of roughly 13.4”-18.9” (34-48 cm). The typical lifespan of the Silver Pheasant is between 6-12 years.
