Polypectron emphanum
Galliformes - Phasinidae - Pheasants
© Gen Anderson
Distribution: Palawan I, SW Philippines.
Habitat: Coastal lowland forest. Several mountain sites, from limits of disturbed forest up to 600 m.
Clutch size: 2 eggs
Incubation: 18-20 days
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Protocol established 2008
Used on 1 individuals
Success rate 100.00%
Rating
Protocol used for at least 5 individuals with over 75% success | |
Used by 2 or more institutions | |
Points on minimizing imprinting | |
Birds went on to produce fertile eggs | |
Birds went on to successfully parent rear |
Warning points
None
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Del Hoya, J., Elliott, A. & Sargatal, J. eds. (1994). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol 2. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.