Edwards’s pheasants are considered to be “critically endangered”. The main reasons for this are deforestation and hunting. It is possible that this species is already extinct in the wild, surviving only in captivity.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: Galliformes; family: Phasianids |
|---|---|
| Diet | Seeds, shoots, berries, tubers and insects |
| Habitat | Evergreen forests with dense undergrowth. This species is endemic to a small area in Central Vietnam. |
| Reproduction | 4–7 eggs, incubation: 21–25 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
