Common Pheasant Facts
Phasianus colchicus
The common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), ring-necked pheasant, or blue-headed pheasant, is a bird in the pheasant family (Phasianidae).
- Lifespan
- Up to 27 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Common Pheasant Facts at a Glance
The common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), ring-necked pheasant, or blue-headed pheasant, is a bird in the pheasant family (Phasianidae).
It belongs to the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Common Pheasant Conservation Status
Common Pheasant is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 27 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 1,120.31 g
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