Meet the Golden Pheasant – The Shy Bird That Hides Its Beauty (13 Pics)

Golden Pheasants are shy birds that are difficult to find. They hide in thick woodlands and ran away from disturbance. But when they are found, their beauty is stunning to behold. Red-and-gold males are stunning and unmistakable.

What does a Golden Pheasant sound like? Apart from a distinctive hissing sound; in typical pheasant fashion the golden pheasant issues a loud, high pitched shrieking call similar to 'eh-sheek'.