Blood pheasant facts for kids
The blood pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus) is a small, short-tailed pheasant that lives in the eastern Himalayas. You can find these birds in parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. Even though their numbers are slowly going down, experts still consider them a species of "Least Concern" for now.
This special bird is the national bird of the former kingdom of Sikkim. The blood pheasant is also the only type of bird in its group, called Ithaginis, within the pheasant family.
Where Do Blood Pheasants Live?
Blood pheasants prefer to live in coniferous (like pine trees) or mixed forests. They also like scrub areas that are close to the snowline. These birds change where they live depending on the season. During the summer, they move to higher places in the mountains.
Images for kids
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Female in Sikkim, India.
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Kuser's Blood Partridge
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Northern Blood Partridge
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Sikhim Himalayan Blood Partridge
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Himalayan Blood Partridge
See also
In Spanish: Faisán ensangrentado para niños
