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Ring Necked Phesant

Phasianus colchicus

Photo by GregMasteller
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This male allowed me to get up close enough for eye contact

Notes:

The Ring-necked Pheasant was introduced into North America from Asia and is established over much of the continent, especially in agricultural lands. It is a distinctive and colorful species and is a popular game bird.

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Leuba Ridgway
why would anyone want to hunt this beauty (unless desperate) ?. A great photo too !

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PublishedNovember 3, 2011

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