In the shadowed forests and bamboo thickets of central China, these living tapestries move softly along the forest floor. They forage for seeds, shoots, berries, and insects, their golden crests and scarlet mantles flashing briefly in filtered light. What makes them extraordinary is their quiet role in woodland renewal — scratching leaf litter, turning soil, and dispersing seeds that help understory plants thrive. A blaze of color hidden in shadow, yet gentle custodians of the forest’s hidden layers.
Golden Pheasants 👇
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