The Tibetan eared pheasant (Crossoptilon harmani),
also called Elwes' Eared Pheasant, is a species of bird in the
Phasianidae family. It is found in southeast Tibet in China and adjacent
India. Usually 2750 to 4700m elevation, but seen down to 2280m. Its
natural habitats are boreal and temperate forests. Seen in bushy and
grassy clearings, rhododendron thickets, and tall dense scrub in
valleys. It is threatened by habitat loss. 86cm long. They form
monogamous pair bonds in the spring. The female lays eggs from April to
June, and only she incubates them.
