23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
An Elegant Golden Pheasant, Native to China, Symbol of Luck, Prosperity and Fortune, in Ghana?
During a bus tour of Ghana I stayed at the Maaha Beach Resort. As I passed by a garden area on my way to breakfast, out popped this gorgeous Golden Pheasant. I was shocked to hear that the bird is native to China, not Ghana. Aviaries and private owners can keep these beautiful birds as pets in their care.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Elonyi, Ghana |
| Camera: | DMC-FZ70 |
| Copyright: | © Marilyn Adelman |