Golden Pheasant

Overview

Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). One of the world's most beautiful pheasants; male flashes golden crest, red body, blue-and-orange wings and a long barred tail; native to mountain forests of central China; shy, usually seen briefly.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chrysolophus; binomial: Chrysolophus pictus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 60-100cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.