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Java Pheasant

Bonasa elliotti

About this species

The Java Pheasant (Phasianidae) is widely distributed across Asia, where it favours forest environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.

The Java Pheasant is part of the order Galliformes and the Phasianidae family. Its preferred habitat is forest, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Asia.

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