Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii)

Other Names (World)
Cheer Pheasant, Chir Pheasant, Wallich's Pheasant

Family
Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)

Size
61 - 118 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Hardwicke, 1827)

Habitat
Precipitous, rocky terrain dominated by scrub, tall grass and scattered clumps of trees. From 1,200 - 3,350 m.

Range (Guide)

India (B), Nepal (B), Pakistan (B).

Himalayas from extreme eastern Afghanistan and north-eastern Pakistan to west-central Nepal.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 4,000 - 6,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and hunting are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Loud 'chir-a-pir chir-a-pir chir chir-chirwa chirwa' and high, piercing 'chewewoo' notes, interspersed with short 'chut' and harsh staccato notes.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (9)...)

Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) [XC357105]
by Peter Boesman from Munsyari, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India (call)

Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) [XC149745]
by KALYAN SINGH SAJWAN from Sarahan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Possibly confusable with female Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), but rather pale neck and underparts with dark scaling/mottling rufous-buff to buffish-washed rump, belly and vent, and long, straight barred tail distinctive.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) - 10 files

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