Manchurian Eared-pheasant
VU

Manchurian Eared-pheasant

Crossoptilon mantchuricum

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Manchurian Eared-pheasant faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as temperate forests across northeastern China are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Hunting pressure remains significant despite legal protection, with birds targeted for their ornamental tail feathers and meat. Climate change poses an emerging threat by altering the composition of mixed coniferous-deciduous forests that the species depends upon for food and nesting sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits temperate mixed forests dominated by oak, birch, and pine at elevations between 500-2,000 meters in northeastern China. It prefers dense understory vegetation with clearings for foraging, particularly areas with rich leaf litter and fallen logs that support invertebrate prey.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manchurian Eared-pheasant classified as Vulnerable?
Manchurian Eared-pheasant is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Manchurian Eared-pheasant faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as temperate forests across northeastern China are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Hunting pressure remains significant despite legal protection, with birds targeted for their ornamental tail feathers and meat. Climate change poses an emerging threat by altering the composition of mixed coniferous-deciduous forests that the species depends upon for food and nesting sites.
Where does Manchurian Eared-pheasant live?
Manchurian Eared-pheasant occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Manchurian Eared-pheasant?
The main threats to Manchurian Eared-pheasant are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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