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SPECIES QUICK FACTS
SIZE
The ring-necked pheasant reaches up
to 36 inches in length from the head
to the tip of the tail feather.
WINGSPAN
The ring-necked pheasant has an
average wingspan of 28 to 32 inches.
FOOD HABITS
The ring-necked pheasant eats seeds
(including grains), leaves, roots, fruits,
and insects.
HABITAT
The ring-necked pheasant is typically
found in prairies and agricultural
areas, especially when some adjacent
cover is present.
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
The ring-necked pheasant was
introduced into North America from
Asia. It is now common in many areas
of the United States.
FUN FACT
The ring-necked pheasant prefers to
run instead of flying to escape danger.
RING-NECKED PHEASANT
Phasianus colchicus
The ring-necked pheasant is a mediumsized,
chicken-like species that is a very
popular game bird. Males are characterized
by their colorful plumage. Although
plumage coloration can vary according to
subspecies, most individuals have a green
head with bright red fleshy skin on the
face. The neck has a white ring around it.
The rest of the body consists of various
shades of maroon, rust, gray, and orange.
Females are mottled brown. Both species
have very large tails that are often held
semi-erect. Males defend groups of females
from other males during the breeding
season. In many areas of its range, this
species must be re-stocked on an annual
basis to sustain populations for hunting.