“Bornean Peacock-Pheasant”, male.

“Bornean Peacock-Pheasant”, male.

(Polyplectron schleiermacheri)

Endangered species

A medium-sized pheasant. It is probably

the rarest and certainly the least known

of all peacock-pheasants. This elusive bird

is endemic to lowland forests of Borneo.

With his iridescent pale blue crest, bright

orange facial skin patch, and luminous blue

spots along his wings. Female is less

eye-catching: warm brown all over with

smaller darker spots.

(Excerpts from Animalia and eBird)

Telupid, Sabah