Lady Amherst's Pheasant

Lady Amherst's pheasant is a long-tailed Asian pheasant with a striking black-and-white neck cape in the male. Females are mottled brown and less conspicuous. These birds spend much of their time under cover, searching the ground for seeds, shoots and small invertebrates. The male's contrasting cape and patterned tail become prominent during courtship. Wooded hillsides and dense undergrowth provide feeding and shelter. Despite their long tails, the birds can fly into trees to roost or escape disturbance.