Ring-necked Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) inhabit farmlands, fields, pastures and you'll see them in the grassy areas that surround woodlands. They are about 34 inches long, a little bigger than a chicken. They have a long, sweeping pointed tail. The male has a red eye patch and iridescent green head. There is usually a white ring around the neck. The rest of the bird is a russet reddish brown. The female is a mottled brown and has a shorter tail.

The nest is built on the ground in dense grass. It is a grass-lined depression where anywhere from 8 to 15 grayish olive eggs are laid. The female incubates the eggs for from 22 to 27 days.

Pheasants feed on a diet of berries, seeds, buds and leaves. These birds were introduced into North American from Eurasia.

The little Ring-necked Pheasant shown at left is only 6 inches long. Wild Republic, maker of these birds, has joined hands with the National Audubon Society to empower its new line of birds. Each bird's lifelike design and detailing is the result of input from Audubon.

Additionally the sounds in this toy is authentic Ring-necked Pheasant provided by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and represents hours, months, even years of in-the-field work conducted by expert recordists. Wild Republic's affiliation with these two bird organizations emphasizes its commitment to nature conservation.

Check the Gift Shop to see if we have any Pheasants in stock.

Order: Galliformes | Family: Phasianidae | Species: Phasianus colchicus

 

I'm Autumn the Puffkin pheasant. I live in prairies, brushy areas and fertile croplands. I'm actually called a ring-necked pheasant.

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