Top 10 Most Colorful Animals In The World

1. Pheasant

Pheasants are one of most beautiful and colorful birds in the world. There are 35 different species of pheasants in the world. The male bird of all species of pheasant has brilliantly colored feathers and attractive long tail. Their color varies as golden, brown, purple, green and white. The head of pheasants comes in red and also has a beautiful crest. Female pheasants are paler in color than males.

Pheasants are birds of several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. The family’s native range is restricted to Asia.

Pheasants are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism, males being highly decorated with bright colors and adornments such as wattles. Males are usually larger than females and have longer tails. Males play no part in rearing the young. Pheasants typically eat seeds and some insects.

The best-known is the common pheasant, which is widespread throughout the world in introduced feral populations and in farm operations. Various other pheasant species are popular in aviaries, such as the golden pheasant.