Summer-autumn habitat use by Galliformes in a primary forest, southeastern Tibet

Habitat use by Galliformes in an ornithologically unexplored region, a forest area in south-eastern Tibet, was investigated during the summer and autumn periods of 1995. A total of seven species were recorded, most of which preferred habitats on south-facing slopes and avoided those on north-facing slopes where conditions were relatively humid. A hybrid population of White (Crossoptilon crossoptilon) versus Tibetan Eared-pheasants (C. harmani) was predominant among the Galliforme community, followed by Blood Pheasants (Ithaginis cruentus) and Chinese Grouse (Bonasa sewerzowi). A further investigation in 2001 showed that on account of little human activity in the distant primary forests, the birds suffered less of a threat from hunting and habitat disturbance.