Yet, it seems to be an over-ambitious target to have. So, if you are a birder, you would want to see all the birds on the planet. One study has estimated that there could be over 18,000 bird species in the world. Golden Pheasants are classed as ‘Least Concern’ by the IUCN.Do you know how many bird species are there in the world? The answer is more than 11,000 species (identified species) and the number continues to go up since bird taxonomists keep finding new species day by day. The life span of a Golden Pheasant is 5 – 6 years. Males acquire their bright colors during their second year of life but are sexually mature in their first year. Golden Pheasant Reproductionįemale Golden Pheasants lay around 8 – 12 eggs in April. Also, during the males elaborate courtship display, he will spread his neck feathers over his head and beak, like a cape. Males have a distinctive metallic call during the breeding season. Vocalisations include a ‘chack chack’ sound. The best time to possibly observe a Golden Pheasant is very early in the morning when they may be seen in clearings. Little is known about their behaviour in the wild as although the males are very colorful birds, they are difficult to spot. However, if they are startled, they are capable of taking off in a sudden fast upward motion with a distinctive wing sound. Golden Pheasants often forage on the ground despite their ability to fly, this may be because they are quite clumsy in flight. ![]() Golden Pheasants are very timid birds and will hide in dark, dense forests and woodlands during the day and roost in very high trees during the night. Golden Pheasants mainly feed on the ground on grain, invertebrates, berries, grubs and seeds as well as other kinds of vegetation. The Golden Pheasant’s preferred habitats are dense forests and woodlands and sparse undergrowth. They have a mottled brown plumage, pale brown face, throat, breast and sides, pale yellow feet and are more slender in appearance. Beak, legs and feet are also yellow.įemale Golden Pheasants are less colorful and more duller than males. Their face, throat and chin are a rust color and their wattles and orbital skin are yellow. Their rumps are also golden, upper backs are green and they have bright yellow eyes with a small black pupil. They have bright red underparts, dark colored wings and a pale brown, long, barred tail. ![]() They have a golden crest tipped with red which extends from the top of their heads, down their necks. Male Golden Pheasants can be easily identified by their bright coloring. Their wingspan is around 70 centimetres and they weigh around 630 grams. Females are slightly smaller measuring 60 – 80 centimetres in length with the tail making up half of the total length. Males measure 90 – 105 centimetres in length with the tail making up two thirds of the total length. Male and female Golden Pheasants look different in appearance. Use the information below to find out more about the Golden Pheasant’s characteristics, habitat, diet, behaviour and reproduction. ![]() The Golden Pheasant along with Lady Amherst Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae), make up the group of ‘Ruffed Pheasants’ named for their ruff which is spread across their face and neck during courtship. This hardy, gamebird belongs to the order: Galliformes and is a smaller species of pheasant. The Golden Pheasant was introduced to the United Kingdom around 100 years ago and there are around 101 – 118 mating pairs in the summer. The Golden Pheasant, (Chrysolophus pictus), also known as the ‘Chinese Pheasant’ is one of the more popular species of pheasant which is native to the mountainous forests of Western and Central China.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |