
pheasant
A popular game bird for hunting and often found in cultivated landscapes, the pheasant plays an important role in the ecosystem as a seed disperser and food source for predators. This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the biology and ecology of the pheasant and highlights the importance of protecting its habitats and sustainable management.
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Profile: pheasant
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Scientific classification
- Class: Aves (birds)
- Order: Galliformes (gallinaceous birds)
- Family: Phasianidae (Pheasants)
- Genus: Phasianus
- Species: P. colchicus (Ring-necked pheasant)
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Physical characteristics
- Size: Body length of 60-90 cm
- Weight: 0.5-2.5 kg, depending on gender and subspecies
- Special features: Long-tailed bird with a strong beak and long legs; males have striking plumage with bright colors and long tail feathers, while females are usually more muted in color.
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Habitat and distribution
- Common regions: Europe, Asia, North America, introduced in other parts of the world
- Habitat: Diverse, from open fields and meadows to forest clearings and river banks; prefers regions with adequate cover and food.
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Nutrition
- Diet: Omnivorous, with predominantly plant-based food
- Typical food: seeds, grains, berries, insects, small vertebrates
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Reproduction and lifestyle
- Mating season: spring to summer
- Incubation period: Approx. 23-24 days
- Clutch size: 8-12 eggs per clutch
- Brood care: Females breed alone, males defend territory
- Social structure: Often in small groups, especially outside the breeding season.
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Lifespan and protection status
- Life expectancy: Up to 5 years in the wild
- Endangered status: Least concern; however, threatened in some areas by habitat loss and hunting.
- Conservation measures: conservation and protection of habitats, regulation of hunting, breeding and release of pheasants to support populations.