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Golden Pheasant, Chinese Pheasant
| Common Name | Golden Pheasant, Chinese Pheasant |
|---|---|
| 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 |
 China United Kingdom |
| 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 |
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