One of the places where the endemic Palawan Peacock Pheasant is almost guaranteed to be seen is at the area near the Ranger’s station at the Puerto Princesa Underground River Park. This particular male had been accustomed to human presence over the course of time. The locals say that this bird had been here for about 14 years now. Hopefully it will find a mate so that it can propagate its kind at this tourist spot.

This species is endemic to the island of Palawan. Its status is considered vulnerable due to the clearance of lowland forests which it inhabits. As is typical of this family, the males are more colorful than the females. The females are smaller, duller, generally brown with indistinct buff markings.

Palawan Peacock Pheasant – Polyplectron napoleonis
Puerto Princesa Underground River Park, Palawan
May 16, 2013

Canon 5D Mk II, 500mm, gimbal head on a tripod.
ISO-6400, 1/13, f4