Rare breed of flying chicken, only found in China

The Brown-eared Pheasant is a breed of chicken endemic to China, listed in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This chicken is not only rare but also possesses very beautiful and unique plumage.

The scientific name of the brown-eared pheasant is (Crossoptilon Mantchuricum).

This breed of chicken is mainly distributed in some mountainous provinces in northern China.

Brown-eared pheasants prefer to live in coniferous forests at altitudes of 1,100-2,600m above sea level.

They usually live in flocks.

Adult brown-eared pheasants are 96 - 100cm long.

The Brown Eared Pheasant has a coat that is a mixture of dark brown, cream, and black.

The legs of the brown-eared pheasant are red.

The eye rims are red and the ears of the brown-eared pheasant have two tufts of long white feathers that look very beautiful.

Each brood of brown-eared pheasants usually lays 5-8 eggs. The eggs will hatch after 28 days of incubation.

Brown-eared pheasants usually eat seeds, roots, tubers, leaves.

The brown-eared pheasant is threatened by hunting. It is listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.