Family: Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)

Authority: (Linnaeus, 1766)

Red List Category

Criteria: A2acd+3cd+4acd

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Justification of Red List category
This spectacular pheasant is suffering from the twin threats of habitat loss and hunting throughout its extensive range. It is suspected that the rate of population reduction is more rapid than previously thought and the species has consequently been assessed as Vulnerable. 

Population size: unknown

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 3,430,000 km²

Country endemic: no