Colorful Pheasant

Colorful Pheasant

　　The colorful pheasant is a newly domesticated breed of special poultry that has been successfully bred through long-term artificial cultivation. It was introduced to China from the United States in 1986 for breeding purposes. With its magnificent, iridescent feathers and exceptionally beautiful tail feathers, it is commonly known as the American colorful pheasant. Its meat is firm yet tender, delicious in flavor, and rich in nutrition, with a protein content of 29.6%, phosphorus at 23.99%, calcium at 3.79%, and amino acids at 19.85. According to Li Shizhen’s *Compendium of Materia Medica* during the Ming Dynasty, the meat of the colorful pheasant is sweet and warm in nature, and has the effects of invigorating the spleen and replenishing qi, nourishing the liver and improving vision, as well as clearing phlegm and calming wheezing. Dishes made with colorful pheasant are best enjoyed fresh—not only do they taste great, but they also offer therapeutic and health benefits.