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Golden Pheasant

A species of Ruffed Pheasants, Also known as Red Golden Pheasants, Yellow Golden Pheasants
Scientific name : Chrysolophus pictus Genus : Ruffed Pheasants

Golden Pheasant, A species of Ruffed Pheasants
Also known as:
Red Golden Pheasants, Yellow Golden Pheasants
Botanical name: Chrysolophus pictus
Genus: Ruffed Pheasants
Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) Photo By Jmhullot , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Even with bright red and gold feathers on the males, the golden Pheasant is still difficult to spot in woodlands. This pheasant is a shy bird that runs away whenever it senses a potential threat. It prefers roosting high in tree branches and eats primarily leaves and insects.
Size
61 - 115 cm
Life Expectancy
5 years
Feeding Habits
Golden Pheasant primarily feast on grains and greens, supplementing their diet with insects. They exhibit foraging behaviors, often scratching the ground in search of food. Unique preferences include a partiality for certain seeds and plants native to their habitat.
Habitat
Golden Pheasant typically inhabits mountainous forests and valleys with dense shrubbery and bamboo underbrush, often flourishing in environments with rich grasses and fruit availability. These birds prefer less tall trees but rely on thick undergrowth, especially during the breeding season. They are found at middle elevations, generally ranging from 800 to 2700 meters. While native to broader Asian regions, golden Pheasant in introduced habitats such as the UK, adapt well to dense lowland conifer plantations, frequently accompanied by Rhododendron thickets.
Dite type
Granivorous

General Info

Species Status

Not globally threatened.
Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) Photo By Jmhullot , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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