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Golden Pheasant

Chrysolophus pictus

Least Concern
翼開長
35.4 cm
体重
625.0 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

The Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.4 cm and a weight of 625 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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
翼開長 35.4 cm 13.9 in
体重 625.0 g 22.05 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

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.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

5-12

鳴き声

さえずり

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.

分類学

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

Distribution

Golden Pheasant has been recorded in 15 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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