The golden pheasant is one of the most beautiful birds worldwide. The flaming red and bright yellow feathers make it quite impressive, and are seen as a symbol of nobleness and auspiciousness by Chinese people.
The golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant, is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants).
It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China.
FACT- Pheasants are not known for their flying skills. They are primarily terrestrial birds, spending most of their time on the forest floor of Asia, though they are capable of short, fast bursts of flight.
Field zoologists have notice that golden pheasants are susceptible to bleaching if they are exposed to sun for long periods of time. The shadowed forests they live in protect their vibrant colors.