The Yellow Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is a color mutation of the Red Golden Pheasant, developed in the 1950s by Allesandro Ghigi, and first appeared in the United States about ten years later. 

The Yellow Golden Pheasant is a similarly caped, or "ruffed," as the Red Golden Pheasant. However,  the red coloring is replaced by a golden yellow. To maintain the brilliant yellow color, these pheasants need ample shaded areas as the sun can fade their coloring. 

The female Yellow Golden has a similar appearance to the female Red Golden. 

Other caped, or "ruffed", pheasants include the Lady Amherst Pheasant. 

These birds are not pinioned and can fly. To request that a wing be clipped, please call our office at (800) 456-3280. See our FAQ for more information on states with restrictions on juvenile birds. We recommend checking with your state wildlife or regulatory agency before placing your order. 

Adult pairs are one male and one female of the specified breed. Adults are one year or older and may be full color or breeders. Juveniles are under one year. Yearlings are sold as juveniles. For information on the age of our currently available juveniles, call (800) 456-3280.