Blue eared pheasant
Template:Short description Template:Speciesbox The blue eared pheasant (Crossoptilon auritum) is a large pheasant endemic to China. Although it is considered rare,[1] the blue eared pheasant is evaluated as of least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[2]
Description
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Distribution
The blue eared pheasant is found throughout mountain forests of central China.
Ecology
Its diet consists mainly of berries and vegetable matter.
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