Game birds are any bird hunted for food or not normally domesticated. Game birds are also hunted for sport. Here's a list of the most attractive and colorful game birds.
Game birds are any bird hunted for food or not normally domesticated. Game birds are also hunted for sport. Here's a list of the most attractive and colorful game birds.
1. Palawan Peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis)
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One of the handsomest birds on the planet is the Palawan Peacock-pheasant. This bird is found in the island of Palawan, Philippines. It is also known as Napoleon Peacock-pheasant. It is a medium-sized bird that grows up to 50 cm long. The tail feathers are decorated with large blue-green ocelli, which may be spread fanlike in courtship displays. The female is smaller than the male and less colorful. It is a threatened species due to ongoing habitat loss, small population size and limited range as well as hunting and capture for trade.
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