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Description of the species
Edwards’s pheasant (lat. Lophura edwardsi) is a pheasant species endemic to the tropical forests of Vietnam. No subspecies are recognized. Described in 1896, it was named in honor of the French ornithologist Alphonse Milne-Edwards. Total length is usually 58-65 cm, with bare red facial skin. Males are glossy blue-black with a crest, while females are dull brown.
Range
The natural range is restricted to the tropical lowland and foothill forests of central Vietnam. Historically it occurred in primary forests and locally in secondary habitats.
Population status and conservation
Edwards’s pheasant is on the brink of extinction due to deforestation, hunting, and legacy effects of defoliants. Field estimates suggest roughly 50-249 individuals remain in the wild. After a long period without confirmed sightings in nature since the early 2000s, targeted surveys were funded in 2010 to search remnant populations in central Vietnam’s forests.
Notes
Eggs are known from museum and collection material. Wild breeding data are limited; in captivity, coordinated breeding programs are used to preserve genetic diversity.
Buy Edwards’s pheasant: ordering and shipping
You can purchase Edwards’s pheasants from our farm. Delivery across Ukraine. To check availability and delivery, contact us via Viber, Telegram, or by phone 050-182-27-27.
Common questions
How does Edwards’s pheasant differ from the silver and Reeves’s pheasants?
Edwards’s is smaller; the male is uniformly blue-black with red facial skin and a crest. The silver pheasant shows a striking light-dark “silvered” pattern, while Reeves’s is larger with an extremely long, boldly barred tail.
Can it be housed with other pheasants?
Separate sections with visual barriers are advisable, especially in the breeding season, to minimize stress and aggression.
What aviary conditions are best?
Partial shade, shrub and bamboo cover for shelter, dry litter, and protection from drafts. Provide clean water and mineral supplements at all times.
Why is the species considered critically threatened in the wild?
A combination of habitat loss, hunting pressure, and historical chemical impacts has driven a severe population decline in nature.