Scientific Name:
Chrysolophus pictus
Distribution
C & S China.
Diet:
Omnivore. Leaves, tender shoots of shrubs, leaves and shoots of bamboo, rhododendron flowers, spiders, insects.
Facts
Habitat: Mountains and valleys with shrubs and bamboo.
Incubation: 22-23 days / 6-8 eggs
Social structure: pairs or small groups
Weight: male 875g max, female 700g max
Dimensions: male 115cm max, female 70cm max
Lifespan: 5-6
Estimated population in the wild: Fairly common
Threats: Τimber extraction, capture for the cagebird trade and over-hunting for food
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Did you know that:
- Although they can fly in short bursts, they are quite clumsy in flight and spend most of their time on the ground.
- In China Golden Pheasants are considered as a sign of good luck, best fate and prosperity.