The grey peacock-pheasant, scientifically known as Polyplectron bicalcaratum or Burmese peacock-pheasant, is a notable member of the Galliformes order native to Asia.
Measuring up to 76 cm in length, this pheasant displays a greyish-brown plumage adorned with finely spotted green eyespots. It features an elongated bushy crest, along with bare pink or yellow facial skin, a white throat, and grey iris, bill, and legs. While both sexes share similarities, the female is smaller, darker, and less ornamented compared to the male. Young birds resemble the appearance of females.
In the art of fly tying, feathers from both the grey peacock-pheasant and the Bornean peacock-pheasant are highly valued. These feathers, particularly body and tail feathers, are extensively used in crafting artistic salmon flies and streamers. They are prized for their versatility and aesthetic appeal, often employed in various fly components such as tail veilings, sides, cheeks, and entire feather wings.
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