Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
Reeves’s Pheasant
Syrmaticus reevesii
VUVulnerable Endemic to China
- Family
- Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
Reeves's pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii) is a large pheasant within the genus Syrmaticus. It is endemic to China. It is named after the British naturalist John Reeves, who first introduced live specimens to Europe in 1831.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Low-altitude deciduous forest of north-central China.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Reeves'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.
