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Birdsong field guide

Edwards's Pheasant

Lophura edwardsi

A critically endangered pheasant endemic to central Vietnam, the male is noted for its deep indigo-blue plumage and contrasting white crest.

What it sounds like

Low-pitched, guttural 'puk-puk-puk' notes and a characteristic rapid, vibrating wing-whirring display.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

The species is potentially extinct in the wild, with no confirmed sightings since 2000 despite intensive camera-trap surveys.
Males possess striking red facial wattles and crimson legs, while females are more cryptically colored in dull grayish-brown.
Genetic research suggests the 'Vietnam Pheasant' (Lophura hatinhensis) is likely an inbred variant of this species rather than a separate taxon.
The bird's decline is primarily attributed to historical massive deforestation and non-selective snaring during the Vietnam War and subsequent decades.
A global captive breeding program serves as the last safeguard against total extinction, with plans for reintroduction in protected reserves.

Habitat

Dense, damp, evergreen primary forests in lowland and foothill regions.

Range

Central Vietnam, specifically the provinces of Quảng Bình, Quảng Trị, and Thừa Thiên Huế.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bornean Crested FirebackLophura ignita Bornean Crestless FirebackLophura pyronota Bulwer's PheasantLophura bulweri Kalij PheasantLophura leucomelanos Malayan Crested FirebackLophura rufa Malayan Crestless FirebackLophura erythrophthalma Salvadori's PheasantLophura inornata Siamese FirebackLophura diardi

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