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Description of the species
The silver pheasant (lat. Lophura nycthemera) is a bird species in the pheasant family. An adult male reaches about 90–127 cm in length, while the female is typically 55–68 cm.
Range
The silver pheasant occurs in southeastern China (including Hainan Island), eastern Myanmar, and Indochina.
Ecology
It is most often found in open areas with dense grassy vegetation and much less frequently in continuous forest stands.
Diet
Compared with wild junglefowl, the silver pheasant has a more varied diet that includes both plant and animal foods: insects, flower buds, grasses, and leaves.
Incubation
Egg incubation lasts about 28–32 days.
Buy a silver pheasant: ordering and shipping
You can purchase silver 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 the silver pheasant differ from the golden pheasant?
The silver pheasant shows a characteristic high-contrast pattern in light and dark tones with a more subdued palette. The golden pheasant is dominated by bright golden and red hues with a different collar and crest.
Can several males be kept together?
Conflicts may occur during the breeding season, so it is better to keep males separately or provide a larger area with visual barriers.
What is the minimum temperature for keeping them?
They tolerate cold provided there is dry litter and wind protection. In severe frosts, an insulated shelter is needed and dampness should be avoided.
When does the male develop full adult plumage?
The final plumage and pronounced coloration usually form by the first to second year of life.