Mikado Pheasant

Mikado Pheasant

Syrmaticus mikado
Yushan National Park, Taiwan - May 7 2017
Male of Mikado Pheasant.
The Mikado Pheasant is one of the two endemic pheasants of Taiwan. We had to struggle a bit to see the first one, but then we saw another one, and then one more, and yet another... In the right light conditions, the male is bright glossy blue, and is indeed a spectacular sight. Early mornings is the best time to see them along high altitude roads.