Males are rather variable depending on the subspecies involved, but all have at least partially glossy bluish-black plumage, while females are overall brownish. These birds seem to be of the sub-species that are known as the White-Crested Kalij Pheasant (for reasonably obvious reasons!)
If people are familiar with the more common (and widely introduced) Common or Ring Necked pheasants, these birds are just a little larger, but seem no wiser!
The first birds we found - the ones on the stone pile - were photographed in early morning light through a dirty window!
Remarkable birds.
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Beautiful photos! The Kalij Pheasant is such a striking bird.
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ReplyDeleteA very handsome pheasant indeed! YAM xx
A new bird to me! Thank you Stewart
ReplyDeleteDear Stewart, I had to chuckle at "these birds are just a little larger, but seem no wiser!" But they are attractive (and it's often said that pretty and clever don't necessarily go hand in hand 😉). Pheasants aren't particularly clever in this country either, and unfortunately, we sometimes see some that haven't survived the road...
ReplyDeleteAll the best from Austria 🤗.
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Gratuluję udanych zdjęć. Nigdy tego ptaka nie widziałam, to dla mnie ciekawostka. Piękna jest samiczka.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this bird in Bhutan, Stewart, so your pictures brought back happy memories of a grand Himalayan adventure nineteen years ago.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking birds I particularly like the 5th shots Stewart. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you have a great week ahead
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking bird. Thanks for the great photos.
ReplyDeleteA stunning bird.
ReplyDeleteSuperb bird.
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