Lady Amherst’s Pheasant – Taxidermy
PU1231
Native to the high-altitude forests of southwestern China and northern Myanmar, the Lady Amherst’s pheasant (CHRYSOLOPHUS AMHERSTIAE) is among the most striking members of the pheasant family. With its fan-like white ruff, iridescent plumage and extravagantly long, striped tail, it seems dressed for a perpetual courtship dance.
Its name honours Sarah, Lady Amherst, an amateur naturalist and wife of the Governor of Bengal in the early 19th century. She regularly sent specimens to the Royal Society in London, leading to the bird’s official description in 1829. A reminder that curiosity once travelled in shipping crates—usually with a handwritten label.
This species is not listed under CITES. This specimen comes from a licensed breeder, in compliance with European regulations on non-protected species.
Its name honours Sarah, Lady Amherst, an amateur naturalist and wife of the Governor of Bengal in the early 19th century. She regularly sent specimens to the Royal Society in London, leading to the bird’s official description in 1829. A reminder that curiosity once travelled in shipping crates—usually with a handwritten label.
This species is not listed under CITES. This specimen comes from a licensed breeder, in compliance with European regulations on non-protected species.
