Schleiermacher's peacock-pheasant

Polyplectron schleiermacheri

Schleiermacher's peacock-pheasant is a medium-sized bird native to the mountainous forests of Borneo. It is known for its striking plumage, with iridescent blue, green, and bronze colors on its body and a distinctive crest on its head. The male has elongated tail feathers that are adorned with eye-spots, which are used in courtship displays. These birds are ground-dwellers, foraging for fruits, seeds, and insects in the dense undergrowth of their habitat. They are shy and elusive, making them difficult to spot in the wild. Due to habitat loss and hunting, their population is declining, and they are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Mountainous forests of Borneo