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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Ring-necked Pheasant
Faisan de Colchide
Spanish: Faisán vulgar
Latin: Phasianus colchicus
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Ring-necked Pheasant
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35" 89cm | 31" 78.7cm | 2.5lb 1.13kg | Phasianidae | Phasianus colchicus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Ring-necked Pheasant is one of the more attractive gamebirds seen in North America. This pheasant was introduced to the continent from eastern Asia. Today, it can be found right across North America. The largest population of these pheasants are in the central US states and prairie provinces. This pheasant has been introduced to the island of Cuba as a game bird.