Pheasant (Common)

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Scientific Name: Phasianus colchicus

Appearance: Large gamebird with long, tapered tail. Male: Glossy green-black head with fleshy, vivid red eye-patch. With or without white neck-ring. Glossy bronze or copper breast with dark spots and orange-copper flanks. Pale rump may be obvious in flight. Female: Plumage pale brown with bold black markings, particularly on upperparts.

Song: Loud, harsh, explosive corr-kok! Followed immediately by a sudden burst of ‘whirring’ wingbeats.

When heard: Introduced. Male advertising call and wingbeats produced during the breeding period from March to July. Similar calls may be heard year-round.

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