Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
The cheer pheasant (Catreus wallichii), also known as Wallich's pheasant and chir pheasant, is a vulnerable species of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is the only member in the genus Catreus. The scientific name commemorates Danish botanist Nathaniel Wallich.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane forest of eastern Afghanistan to central Nepal.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cheer 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.
