Malayan Peacock Pheasant
"Decades will pass before the last bird will be driven from it's haunts. It's guarden so well by a myriad of tropical terrors, this bird will exist, sulking about in the undergrowth". So said W. Beebe, assulted by leaches as he pursued studing these birds. Socks soaked with blood, he proclaimed these indeed were the true blood pheasants.
Polyplectron malacense
Tying with Malayan Peacock-pheasant Feathers
Introduced and popularized by Paul Schmookler for his Double Leopard salmon fly, these feathers have a light field punctuated with dark spots.
The green eyes offer a striking look to a salmon fly and to craft projects.These feathers may be used in the same way as other peacock pheasants.
The body feathers have some interesting patterns and colors. The feathers on the nape and crest have a brilliant purple cast unlike any other peacock pheasant species.
- feather assortments
- full skins-male
- female
- fly patterns
- links to other pheasants
Click on either image below for a larger window to open. There you will find each pair of feathers labeled and a detailed list of the feathers inluded in the full assortments.
Feather Assortment - Male
Here are some feathers from a breeding male. I've put together a few different assortments to choose from.
Click the image for a larger view.
Eyed Feathers x-large - $25/pr large - $20/pr medium - $15/pr small - $10/pr double leoperd set - $55
Tails center pairs - $75 double-eyed pairs - $65 single-eyed pairs - $55 tail coverts - $45
Full assortment 25 pair - $185 |
Feather Assortment - Female
And here is an assortment from the female. The feathers certainly are not as striking as the males, however, the mottling on the hen feathers make them quite attractive.
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Body Feathers 20 mixed body feathers- $40
Tails eyed tails - $20 tail coverts - $25
Full assortment 15 pair - $65 |
Full Skin
This is an older male in full feather. Check out the close ups below, the eyed feathers are in good condition and the color is very good.
The tail feathers are perfect, no wear at all on any edges. With a bit of steaming the eyes on the individual feathers will look as nice as the ones pictured in the sidebar.
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| center tails | side tails | swords |
Full Skin
I have a few in the freezer and will be getting to them soon. Contact me if you're interested in one.
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Coming soon.... if there's something you've been looking for and need right away, please give me a call.
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Pheasants
All pheasants are native to Asia. There are 52 different breeds of these beautiful birds, 17 of which are listed as endangered.
Habitat destruction and hunting has reduced the number of these birds in the wild. The Hainan Peacock Pheasant, thought to be a subspecies of the grey, is one of these and is one of the most endangered birds in all of China. Today it is at greater risk of extinction than even the Giant Panda.
None listed here are in such danger - but with habitat destruction and population growth, it's just a matter of time.
Breeds:
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Ruffed & Eared Pheasants |
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Peacock Pheasants |
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dense lowland forest
Malay hen
Eyed Feathers
Malay Male
Center tails
