Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Elliot’s Pheasant
Syrmaticus ellioti
LCLeast Concern Endemic to China
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
Elliot's pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) is a large pheasant native to south-eastern China.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane bamboo forest of southeastern China.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Elliot's pheasant
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
