By Akash
The rarest peacock in the world is the Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron Schleiermacher).
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It is a beautiful-looking medium-sized pheasant that is found in the lowland forests of Borneo.
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This bird is listed as an Endangered on the IUCN REd List.
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The Bornean peacock-pheasant is a beautiful and unique bird.
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It has a dark green body with a white belly.
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The male has a long tail that can reach up to 2 meters in length.
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The female has a shorter tail and is brown in colour.
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It is on a special list that says it is endangered. There are around 2,500 to 10,000 Bornean peacock pheasants left in the wild.
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The Bornean peacock-pheasant eats fruits, insects, and small animals. The male uses its tail to attract mates.
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