COMMON PHEASANT

Photographed on King Island, June 2018

(* 264)               PHEASANT                Phasianus colchicus 

AUSTRALIA                  751

Also known as Ring-necked Pheasant. Introduced by Europeans, now found on King Island in Bass Strait and on Rottnest Island, WA.  Found in open scrubland, vegetated sand dunes, riverbanks and agricultural land with plenty of cover.

PHEASANT

Photographed at Shakespeare Regional Park, June 2017

(*   264)               PHEASANT                Phasianus colchicus 

NEW ZEALAND             13                  

Also known as Ring-necked Pheasant. Introduced by Europeans, now common throughout much of New Zealand. Male 80 cm; female 60 cm. Found in open scrubland, vegetated sand dunes, riverbanks and agricultural land with plenty of cover.

COMMON PHEASANT

Photographed near Loch Ness, January 2014

264                COMMON PHEASANT            Phasianus colchichus

UK    (1)

Also known as Ring-necked, Chinese or Mongolian Pheasant, and in many countries just as pheasant.  Originated in Asia it has been introduced to many countries where it has become one of the most hunted birds in the world. In some places it is semi-domesticated. It was introduced into Australia from Great Britain. Now in Australia there are a few feral population, such as Rottnest Island, King Island and possibly in Tasmania.