Elliot's Pheasants

Elliot's Pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) — also called the Chinese Bar-Backed Pheasant or Barred-Back Pheasant — is native to southeast China. These large gamebirds were named after the American orinthologist Daniel Giraud Elliot by Robert Swinhoe. Like the Swinhoe Pheasant, this breed is also near-threatened due to habitat loss. 

Male Elliot's Pheasants are a copper-red color with a gray head and neck, red masked face, and a white belly, nape and barring. Female Elliot's Pheasants are brown with chestnut and black markings. 

Elliot's Pheasants are hardy and tolerate colder temperatures. Provide ample shade during warmer months as this is a forest species. 

House one male with up to three females. Males can be aggressive towards the females. Provide a large aviary or run with plenty of cover for females to hide when needed, and when needed trim the male's wings to allow the females to escape to higher areas in the aviary. 

These birds are not pinioned and can fly. To request that a wing be clipped, please call our office at (800) 456-3280. See our FAQ for more information on states with restrictions on juvenile birds. We recommend checking with your state wildlife or regulatory agency before placing your order.