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Ring-necked Pheasant
- Scientific name
- Phasianus colchicus
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Agricultural
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The ring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus, is native to the temperate regions of Asia but was introduced to North America and Europe in the late 19th century as a popular game bird. It was initially released by private estates and conservationists who sought to establish the species for sport hunting, taking advantage of its adaptable nature in agricultural landscapes and hedgerows.
The bird is characterized by its distinct, broad wings and long, pointed tail, which evolved to allow for rapid, vertical take-offs from dense cover. While its plumage is subject to regional variation, the ring-necked variety is celebrated for the iridescent, copper-colored feathers of the male and the distinctive white collar that gives the species its common name.
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