Palawan Peacock-Pheasant

Polyplectron napoleonis Lesson, RP, 1831

375 gWeight

The Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a medium-sized (up to 50cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Philippines

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Palawan Peacock-Pheasant has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National ParkPhilippines90 records
Sabang, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines25 records
Napsan, Puerto Princesa CityPhilippines18 records

More places

Zigzag Road, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines8 records
Sabang – Cockatoo Viewpoint, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines3 records
Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm – Balsahan River Trail, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines3 records
Iwahig Prison & Penal Farm – Ricefields, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines1 record
Iwahig Prison & Penal FarmPhilippines1 record
Irawan Eco Park, Puerto PrincesaPhilippines1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a medium-sized (up to 50cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. The spectacular male has a black body with blue marks on the wings, a grayish, finely speckled back and tail with blue peacock "eyes," white marks on the face, and a red eye-ring. Females are mostly brown but with a white face.

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