Syrmaticus

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The genus Syrmaticus contains the five species of long-tailed pheasants. The males have short spurs and usually red facial wattles, but otherwise differ wildly in appearance. The hens (females) and chicks of all the species have a rather conservative and plesiomorphic drab brown color pattern. 5 species are generally accepted in this genus. thumb|left|At first glance, the copper pheasant (S. soemmerringii) resembles a female [[common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)]]