1. Molecular phylogenetic studies indicated that genera of Phasianidae originated mainly in Pliocene.

2. Peacocks are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata , class Aves , order Galliformes, family Phasianidae.

3. The Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae.

4. Both likelihood ratio tests and Bayesian inference are employed to study the phylogeny of Phasianidae.

5. In view of protected species, 35.77% species are not under protection, most of which are Orchidaceae, Cycas and Phasianidae.