# Elliot's pheasant (*Syrmaticus ellioti*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-14

Elliot's pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti) is a bird in the family Phasianidae, order Galliformes. It is a medium-sized, terrestrial and sedentary omnivore that lives in woodland. Its global IUCN Red List category is Least Concern (LC), which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 893 g – 1.17 kg |
| Length | 50 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | leaves, seeds |
| Habitat | woodland |
| Young per litter or clutch | 6 – 7 |
| Age at maturity | 4 months |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Galliformes
- family: Phasianidae
- genus: Syrmaticus
- species: *Syrmaticus ellioti* (Swinhoe, 1872)

Synonyms: *Phasianus ellioti*

## Common questions

### How much does Elliot's pheasant weigh?

Adults typically weigh about 1.01 kg. Reported values run from 893 g to 1.17 kg.

### What does Elliot's pheasant eat?

Elliot's pheasant is an omnivore.

### What habitat does Elliot's pheasant live in?

It lives in woodland. It is terrestrial and sedentary.

### Who named Syrmaticus ellioti?

The scientific name Syrmaticus ellioti has the authority (Swinhoe, 1872). The species belongs to the family Phasianidae.

## Sources

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