The Mikado Pheasant is a Taiwan endemic species. It inhabits mixed broadleaf and conifer forest or scrub on steep slopes in areas of conifer forest at 1600 to 3300 meters. It is sometimes found in areas of man-made or secondary forest. It feeds on berries, newly grown leaves, plant shoots, flower buds, fern shoots, asters, young roots and insects. The breeding season is from April to August. Clutch size is from 2 to 8 eggs. The eggs are off white to light brown in color.