Lady Amherst’s pheasant

Lady Amherst's pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) is a bird species native to western China and Tibet. It is a type of pheasant, which are birds in the family Phasianidae, generally larger than quail or partridge.12

This ornamental pheasant is known for its striking appearance. The male has a green crown, a red crest, a black-barred white cape, and a white breast and abdomen. Pheasants, in general, are long-tailed birds found in open woodlands and fields, feeding in small flocks. Males are often brightly colored with leg spurs and sometimes fleshy facial ornaments, while females are more inconspicuously colored. Lady Amherst's pheasant is named after Sarah E. Lady Amherst, a British amateur naturalist.12