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Ring-necked Pheasant in its natural habitat
Common rarity

Ring-necked Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

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StatusIntroduced
RarityCommon
Height70 cm
Weight1350 g
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Did You Know?

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"Despite their chicken-like appearance, pheasants can fly at speeds up to 64 km/h when chased."

Field Guide

Ring-necked Pheasant

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The Common Pheasant, introduced to New Zealand in the 1840s, is a striking game bird. About the size of a chicken, males are large and flamboyant, while females are smaller and camouflaged.

Distribution Map

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Diet

Insects
Insects
Small_mammals
Small mammals
Seeds
Seeds
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Reptiles and amphibians
Molluscs
Molluscs
Fruit
Fruit

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