Golden Pheasant
Chrysolophus pictus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysolophus-pictus"></birdfyi-bird>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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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 35.4 cm | 13.9 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 625.0 g | 22.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
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.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 22-23 days.
จำนวนไข่
5-12
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
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.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Chrysolophus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Chrysolophus pictus |
Distribution
Golden Pheasant has been recorded in 15 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family