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Copper Pheasant[change | change source]
Introduction[change | change source]
The copper pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringii) is endemic to Japan.
Appearance[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
Mainly inhabit forests and riverbeds in mountainous areas with altitude less than 1,500 meters
Food and Water[change | change source]
Omnivores, eat plants leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, insects, crustaceans etc
Threats[change | change source]
Near Threatened
Reproduction[change | change source]
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[change | change source]
Capturing of Masuyamadori was prohibited until September 14, 2017 (Heisei 29)