This bird survives winters where most life simply disappears.
In the high, windswept plateaus of the Tibetan mountains, the White-eared Pheasant moves through snow and sparse forests with quiet resilience. Its pale plumage blends into the frozen landscape, while its red facial skin and long white tail stand out in brief flashes of color. It feeds on roots, tubers, seeds, and whatever plant life it can uncover beneath the snow. What makes it extraordinary is its endurance — thriving in thin air and harsh cold, often seen walking across deep snow in small, tight-knit groups. A pale spirit of the highlands, yet a steadfast survivor of the mountains.
White-eared Pheasant 👇
