Brown Eared-Pheasant
Crossoptilon mantchuricum
The brown eared pheasant is a large pheasant, 83–110 cm in length. The body is dark brown overall, with the head and neck black and bare bright red facial skin. Long, stiff white ear tufts emerge from the sides of the head, forming a bundle. Both sexes are similar in colouration. The species is endemic to the mountain forests of northern China.
- Scientific name
- Crossoptilon mantchuricum
- Family
- Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
- IUCN status
- LC