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.

How long do Golden Pheasants live for? Within its native China there is a very high predation rate amongst the young and whilst life expectancy in the wild is between five to six years, captive birds may live a lot longer. Can Golden Pheasants fly? Like all pheasants, the golden pheasant isn't able to fly for prolonged periods. Instead, they are capable of short and rapid bursts of flight. They spend most of their time on the ground.