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Golden Pheasant

Chrysolophus pictus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
35,4 cm
Berat
625,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

Tentang

One of the most vividly coloured Phasianidae birds (~625 g), native to mountainous forests of central China. Males bear a golden crest, scarlet body, and barred orange cape. Despite spectacular plumage, males are shy and fast-running. Feeds on seeds, leaves, and insects. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 35,4 cm 13.9 in
Berat 625,0 g 22.05 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Male spectacularly ornate: golden-yellow crest; orange and black barred ruff; scarlet body; dark green mantle; blue wings; long golden tail. Female cryptically barred buff-brown. Extreme sexual dimorphism.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Native to mountain forest and bamboo in central and southern China; widely introduced and established in Britain, New Zealand, and other regions.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on seeds, berries, leaves, and invertebrates on forest floors; scratches soil for roots and grubs.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days.

Ukuran Sarang

5-12

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, metallic 'chak' or 'aa-ak' call; thinner and more shrill than Common Pheasant. Males call from dense Chinese forest. Alarm is a rapid sharp cackle. Wing clap audible during take-off display.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Chrysolophus
Spesies Chrysolophus pictus

Distribution

Golden Pheasant has been recorded in 15 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Golden Pheasant eat?
Forages on seeds, berries, leaves, and invertebrates on forest floors; scratches soil for roots and grubs.
Where does the Golden Pheasant live?
Native to mountain forest and bamboo in central and southern China; widely introduced and established in Britain, New Zealand, and other regions.
Is the Golden Pheasant endangered?
The Golden Pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Golden Pheasant nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days.
What does the Golden Pheasant sound like?
Sharp, metallic 'chak' or 'aa-ak' call; thinner and more shrill than Common Pheasant. Males call from dense Chinese forest. Alarm is a rapid sharp cackle. Wing clap audible during take-off display.
How big is the Golden Pheasant?
The Golden Pheasant has a wingspan of 35.4 cm, weight of 625.0 g.
What order and family does the Golden Pheasant belong to?
The Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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