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Golden Pheasant, Chinese Pheasant
Common Name | Golden Pheasant, Chinese Pheasant |
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Scientific Name | Chrysolophus Pictus |
Behavior | Shy and elusive, usually staying close to dense cover; often roosts in trees at night |
Habitat | Dense forests, woodlands, and bamboo thickets; also found in parks and gardens in some introduced areas |
Diet | Seeds, grains, leaves, berries, insects, and other invertebrates |
Coloration | Golden crest and rump and by a bright red body |
Interesting Facts | - Despite their bright colors, males can blend into their surroundings in the dense forest. - They are strong fliers but prefer to run when threatened. - The Golden Pheasant is one of the most popular pheasant species kept in captivity. |
Migration | Forests in mountainous areas of western China |
Reproduction | Breeding Season: April to June Clutch Size: 5-12 eggs Incubation Period: 22-23 days Chicks: Precocial (active shortly after hatching) |
Conservation Status | Least Concern (IUCN Red List); common in its native range but populations are declining due to habitat loss and hunting |
Geographic Range |
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Classification | Zoology |
Type | Birds |
Group | Coveys, Nye, Bevy, Bouquet |
Length / Size | 90 ↣ 110 / Centimeter |
Height | 15.2 ↣ 19.5 / Inch |
Weight / Mass | 550 / Gram |
Wingspan | 65 ↣ 75 / Centimeter |
Life Span | 5 ↣ Up to 20 in captivity / Year |
Tail | 35 ↣ 41 / Inch |
Flying Speed | 61 ↣ 77 / Kilometer per hour |
