Crawfurd's & Lineated Kalij
These two species mark the transition between the families of Silvers and Kalij. Silver Pheasants have red legs and Kalij legs are grey. Crawfords are a bit brighter with red legs, while Lineated are only slightly darker and their legs are grey. The Ayeyarwady River divides the families.
Lophura leucomelanos lineata
Tying with Crawfurd's and Lineated Kalij Feathers
The Ayeyarwady River flows north to south through Burma. All 15 subspecies of the Silver Pheasant are found east of the river, while all Kalij are found west of the river. Male Crawfords and Lineated are very similar, however, the hen's feather patterns are quite different.
Fly tying literature often refers to an Andersen's pheasant as a naturally occuring subspecies. However, it is now widely accepted that an Andersen's is a hybrid between a Silver Pheasant and a Lineated Kalij. This would account for the Andersen's darker, tighter "V" pattern in the male's feathering.
The same uses apply for these feathers as other silvers but with a darker look. Again, the saltwater tier can use the crests for any baitfish pattern with dark or blue backs.
- Crawfurd's Kalij
- Lineated Kalij
- fly patterns
- links to other exotics
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.
Crawfurd's Kalij Feathers
Here is an assortment of Crawfurd's Kalij Pheasant feathers. It includes a bit of everything, crest, neck, back, wing, and breast feathers. It's the next best thing to buying a whole skin.
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50 mixed sized body feathers - $25 full feather assortment 25 pr - $50/set |
Full Skins
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.
Click the image for a larger view
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| neck | rump | tail |
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.
Lineated Kalij Feathers
Here is an assortment of Lineated Kalij Pheasant feathers. It includes a bit of everything, neck, back, wing, and breast feathers. It's the next best thing to buying a whole skin.
Click the image for a larger view
50 mixed sized body feathers - $25 full feather assortment 25 pr - $50/set |
Full Skins
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.
Click the image for a larger view
$375 |
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| neck | rump | tail |
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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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Quick links to:
Lineated Hen
Crawfurd's Hen
Crawfurd's Male
"Wing-Whirrling" Display
Crawfurd's Pair
Tail Comparison
Crawfurd's tail has barring on even the smallest sidetail feathers
Lineated tail - the small sidetails are solid black and black barring on longer feathers is not solid.