# Ring-necked Pheasant (*Phasianus colchicus*) The Ring-necked Pheasant is a colorful bird with a bright neck and long tail. They love to roam around fields and gardens looking for seeds and insects to eat. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 25 - **Habitat:** Fields and gardens - **Also known as:** Chinese Pheasant, Common Pheasant ![Ring-necked Pheasant](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426252/objects/4595.jpg) ## Appearance The Ring-necked Pheasant is famous for its vibrant male, featuring an iridescent green head, bright red wattles, and a distinct white neck ring. Its body is a mix of coppery-bronze and dark patterns, complemented by a very long, pointed tail. Females are much plainer, mottled brown for camouflage. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Galliformes - **Family:** Phasianidae - **Genus:** Phasianus ## Interesting facts - A group of pheasants is called a 'bevy' or a 'covey'! - Males have sharp spurs on their legs for fighting rivals! - They were introduced to North America from Asia in the 1800s! - This bird is the state bird of South Dakota! ## Special abilities - **Camouflage Master:** Female Ring-necked Pheasants have mottled brown feathers that help them blend perfectly into their surroundings to hide their nests. - **Keen Forager:** Ring-necked Pheasants can use their strong legs and sharp eyesight to find hidden seeds and insects on the forest floor. - **Territorial Call:** Male Ring-necked Pheasants have a loud, crowing call that helps them warn other males to stay away from their territory. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 50-89 cm - **Wingspan:** 70-90 cm - **Weight:** 0.7-1.4 kg - **Lifespan:** 1-3 years - **Speed:** 80 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 8-15 - **Incubation:** 23-26 days ## Diet & Feeding These birds eat seeds, grains, berries, and insects they find on the ground. - **Age differences:** Chicks eat more protein-rich insects for growth. - **Primary Foods:** grains, seeds, berries, grasshoppers, beetles, worms - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — Preys on adults and chicks. - **Eaten by:** [Red-tailed Hawk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-tailed-hawk) (*Buteo jamaicensis*) — Hunts pheasants from above. - **Eaten by:** [Coyote](https://www.snappit.app/explore/coyote) (*Canis latrans*) — An opportunistic predator of pheasants. - **Eats:** [Wheat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wheat) (*Triticum aestivum*) — Feeds on fallen grains in fields. - **Eats:** [Corn](https://www.snappit.app/explore/corn) (*Zea mays*) — Consumes corn kernels as food. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Ring-necked Pheasants are friendly birds, but it's best to watch them from a distance so they feel safe. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Ring-necked Pheasant? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Ring-necked Pheasant? 50-89 cm ### What is Ring-necked Pheasant's wingspan? 70-90 cm ### How much does Ring-necked Pheasant weigh? 0.7-1.4 kg ### How long does Ring-necked Pheasant live? 1-3 years ### How fast can Ring-necked Pheasant move? 80 km/h ### What does Ring-necked Pheasant eat? These birds eat seeds, grains, berries, and insects they find on the ground. ### Where is Ring-necked Pheasant usually found? Fields and gardens ## Where to spot - [Sod House Ranch](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sod-house-ranch) — Oregon, US · Historic Site - [Cotswold Wildlife Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/cotswold-wildlife-park) — England, GB · Zoo - [Woburn Safari Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/woburn-safari-park) — England, GB · Zoo - [Dakota Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/dakota-zoo) — North Dakota, US · Zoo - [Diergaarde Blijdorp](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/diergaarde-blijdorp) — South Holland, NL · Zoo - [Drusillas Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/drusillas-park) — England, GB · Zoo [View all places to see Ring-necked Pheasant](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/ring-necked-pheasant) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Ring-necked Pheasant: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/ring-necked-pheasant)