Is a Chinese Pheasant more Wild than a Pet - Nature 99

 We posted a pheasant previously when we saw it at our neighborhood:
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Image 1- A colorful pheasant, we meet recently

We just observed a quite pretty pheasant, and we doubt whether this colorful pheasant is a Chinese pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) or a Common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus).

After using GoogleID, it is identified as a Chinese pheasant, since its body is colorful with golden yellow crest.

Several sources said that this pheasant is one of popular exotic pets, because it a social bird, and easy to care for. It is suggested to have the birds in groups or some pairs with spacy yards or large enclosure.

Image 2- The Chinese pheasant

The pheasant is omnivore, it consumes variety of foods include insects, small animals and insects.

Image 3- The bird run away when we approach.

Have you seen this pretty Chinese pheasant?

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