Malayan peacock-pheasant — size comparison

The Malayan peacock-pheasant inhabits lowland evergreen forests of the Malay Peninsula. Ornamental feather spots resemble small peacock eyes. It lives secretive

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Length

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Malayan peacock-pheasant

Polyplectron malacense

ok. 47 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
approx. 450–700 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Malayan peacock-pheasantTotal lengthapprox. 47 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Malayan peacock-pheasant — size comparison — facts and sources

The Malayan peacock-pheasant inhabits lowland evergreen forests of the Malay Peninsula. Ornamental feather spots resemble small peacock eyes. It lives secretively on the ground.

It collects invertebrates, seeds and small fruit among litter. Scattered forest fragments retain suitable feeding and breeding conditions.

Measurement sources