Golden Pheasant

Chrysolophus pictus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Phasianidae

About

The golden pheasant, also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant, is a gamebird of the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae (pheasants). The genus name is from Ancient Greek khrusolophos, "with golden crest", and pictus is Latin for "painted" from pingere, "to paint".

Fun Fact

Golden Pheasants are so brilliantly colored that they look painted, yet can vanish into dappled forest light in an instant.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on the ground on grain, leaves and invertebrates, but they roost in trees at night.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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