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Ring-necked Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus ORDER: GALLIFORMES FAMILY: PHASIANIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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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Read Cornell Lab of Ornithology's blog, Round Robin

Calls

Male crows with a loud, harsh "koork-KOK."

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