Blue eared pheasant males are very aggressive during mating season and later defend their chicks vigorously even against large predators. That is why they were considered symbols of bravery and irrepressible courage in China. Generals of the Han and Qing dynasties received helmets with blue eared pheasant tail feathers to inspire them to be as brave as the birds.
Category: Birds
Size: Beak to tail 96cm; wingspan 30cm
Breeding duration: 26 - 28 Days
Age: max. 30 years
Sexually mature: with 2 - 3 years
Reproduction: 8-14 Eggs
food: berries, seeds, buds, roots
habitat: mountain forests up to 3,500 m. above sea level
Danger: not endangered
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