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Golden Pheasant

Chrysolophus pictus

Least Concern

Размах крыльев

35,4 cm

Масса

625,0 g

Семейство

Phasianidae

Отряд

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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О нас

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
Размах крыльев	35,4 cm	13.9 in
Масса	625,0 g	22.05 oz

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌾 Grassland

Географический ареал

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.

Охранный статус

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

5-12

Звук

Пение

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.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Golden Pheasant has been recorded in 15 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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.