The Golden Pheasant
The stunning golden pheasant is a gamebird of
the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) belongs to the family Phasianidae
(pheasants). The Golden Pheasant or Chinese pheasant “Chrysolophus pictus” is
native to forests in mountainous areas of western China. Its feral populations
have been established in the UK, Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, Colombia,
Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France,
Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. By natural habitats golden pheasant
are particularly aggressive because they have a “harem” structure, mating with
several hens a year.
The adult golden pheasant is approximately 90 to 105 cm in length.The golden pheasant is unmistakable with its golden crest and rump and bright red body. The deep orange "cape" can be feast in display, appearing as an alternating black and orange fan that covers all of the face but its bright yellow eye with a pinpoint black pupil. The Golden pheasants normally lay 8 to 12 eggs at…
The adult golden pheasant is approximately 90 to 105 cm in length.The golden pheasant is unmistakable with its golden crest and rump and bright red body. The deep orange "cape" can be feast in display, appearing as an alternating black and orange fan that covers all of the face but its bright yellow eye with a pinpoint black pupil. The Golden pheasants normally lay 8 to 12 eggs at…
