Lophura nycthemera (Linnaeus, 1758) – Bażant srebrzysty – Silver pheasant

Information in Alien Species in Poland database are purely scientific and not legally binding.

Status

The species is alien in whole area of its current or past occurrence in Poland

Casual

Reproduction not recorded

Non invasive alien species

Occurrence

Earliest introduction/record

in 2011

Types of transport

  • Intentional transport to Poland

Pathways of introduction

  • Pet / aquarium / terrarium species (including live food for such species)

Type of release into natural environment

  • Escape from confinement

References

  • Komisja Faunistyczna SO PTZool 2023. Aneks: Gatunki ptaków stwierdzone w Polsce do 01.01.2023, lecz nie zaliczone do awifauny krajowej link

Life form: Bird

Phylum: Vertebrata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae

Polish synonyms: Kiściec srebrzysty