Lady Amherst’s Pheasant
Chrysolophus amherstiae
Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasiandae
Size
Males: 39.5 – 47in
Tail length (Males): Up to 31 in
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
These omnivores feed on a variety of foods, including seeds, roots, leaves, insects, snails, and worms.
Habitat & Range
Dense forests, bamboo thickets and wooded hills in southwestern China and Myanmar.
Interesting Facts
Males have a white and black nuchal cape, a red crest, a white belly and chest, a dark green back, blue and brown wings, and a yellow rump. Females have mottled brown plumage.
Lady Amherst's pheasants are polygynous and do not form monogamous pairs.
Lady Amherst’s pheasant performs an impressive ritual dance that highlights the vibrant colors of its feathers. While capable of flight, it typically prefers to run when threatened, only taking to the air when startled or when heading to a tree branch to roost.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
