Ring-necked Pheasant

Origin

Asia
  • First brought to North America during the 1800s. Now found across Canada, and prefer agricultural and wetland habitats.

Life Span

Wild pheasants live less than 3 year due to them being a prey species. In Captivity they can live 11-18 years

Fun Facts

  • They have excellent eyesight and hearing to detect predators, and can quickly get away by running up to 16km/hour. Though they can fly, they prefer to run.
  • Like chickens, pheasants lay eggs. However, they only lay eggs during the spring/summer.

Terminology 

  • Male – Cock
  • Female – Hen
  • Young – Chick
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