2,208 observationsLeast Concern
Golden Pheasant
Chrysolophus pictus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Chrysolophus
About
The golden pheasant or Chinese pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants). The genus name is from Ancient Greek khrusolophos, "with golden crest", and pictus is Latin for "painted" from pingere, "to paint".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Golden Pheasant is Chrysolophus pictus.
- The Golden Pheasant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Golden Pheasant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Golden Pheasant belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Golden Pheasant belongs to the class Aves.
- Golden Pheasant belongs to the order Galliformes.
- Golden Pheasant belongs to the family Phasianidae.
- Golden Pheasant belongs to the genus Chrysolophus.