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This image captures a vibrant display board providing information about the Lady Amherst's Pheasant, likely taken within a zoo or wildlife park in Mysuru, India. The board, oriented vertically, is positioned in front of a metal mesh enclosure, with lush green foliage visible through the fence in the background, suggesting an outdoor setting on a bright, sunny day. The primary subject of the board is the "Lady Amherst's Pheasant" (Chrysolophus amherstiae), with its common and scientific names prominently displayed in English and Kannada. The board features two cut-out images of the birds: a colorful male pheasant with a prominent crest and tail, and a less distinctly visible female pheasant with duller, mottled brown plumage. Male and female symbols (♂ and ♀) are placed next to their respective images. Detailed text on the board describes the bird's characteristics and origins. It states the bird is named after Sarah Countess Amherst, wife of William Pit Amherst, Governor of Bengal, who sent the first birds to London in 1828. Descriptions include the male's metallic green crown, crimson crest, black and green spotted face, black-bordered white feathers, green bar, buffy yellow fringe, and long white tail with blackish-blue bars. The pheasant's size is noted as 60 to 120 cm, with a life span of 15 years. Its habitat is wooded areas and bamboo thickets, and its conservation status is "Least concern." The natural diet consists of grain, leaves, and invertebrates, while the zoo diet includes mixed grains, fruits, poultry feed, sunflower seeds, and garlic. The geographical distribution is listed as southwestern China and Myanmar. A QR code is visible on the board, presumably linking to more information.
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