The common pheasant is a game bird native to Asia and the far south-east of Europe, introduced widely elsewhere for shooting. Males are brightly coloured, and many have a white neck ring.
Quick answers
What is it?Bird
Carnivore?Omnivore
Dangerous?No
Domesticated?No
Awake when?Daytime
Hibernates?No
Kept as a pet?No
Do people eat it?Yes
Pheasants are a popular game bird, introduced to many countries to be shot by hunters.
At a glance
Found inEurope, Asia
HabitatFarmland, Grassland, Forest
ColoursBrown, Green, Red
SizeMedium
Length42.5–53.6 cm
WeightAbout 1.26 kg (average)
Legs2
Covered inFeathers
Lives ingroups
Lives for3–11 years
Can fly
Lays eggs
In the wild
- Where it lives
- Native to Asia and the Caucasus foothills; introduced widely in Europe and elsewhere.
Did you know
Bursts upward with a whirr of wings, and can hit 90 km/h when chased.
It usually cruises at 43–61 km/h, but can reach 90 km/h when chased.
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