Overview
Crystal Pheasant (Cristallis phasianus) is one of the documented fauna of Mirum. Its recorded habitats include Woodland edges, Hunting Preserves. Crystal Pheasants possess dazzling iridescent plumage that refracts light into shifting colors. Males are significantly more colorful than females and display elaborate courtship dances.
They inhabit woodland edges, forest clearings, and noble preserves where sunlight filters through trees. Behavior: Males establish display territories during spring. Diet: Seeds, berries, insects, woodland fruits, and flower buds.
Widely admired for their beauty. Harvesting naturally shed feathers is legal, while hunting them is heavily restricted. Recorded magical traits: Light refraction, Illusion-enhancing feathers. Their feathers have supplied illusionists and artists for centuries.
Appearance
Crystal Pheasants possess dazzling iridescent plumage that refracts light into shifting colors. Males are significantly more colorful than females and display elaborate courtship dances.
Ecology
They inhabit woodland edges, forest clearings, and noble preserves where sunlight filters through trees.
Diet
Seeds, berries, insects, woodland fruits, and flower buds.
Predators
Riverfoxes, Mist Lynxes, raptors, and snakes.
Behavior
Males establish display territories during spring.
Reproduction
Females lay six to twelve eggs and raise chicks independently.
History
Their feathers have supplied illusionists and artists for centuries. Noble estates often compete to maintain the most vibrant populations.
Relationship With Humans
Widely admired for their beauty. Harvesting naturally shed feathers is legal, while hunting them is heavily restricted.