Pheasants are birds of several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. source
Pheasants are birds of several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes.
The pheasant family's native range is restricted to Asia. source
The pheasant family's native range is restricted to Asia.
Pheasants are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism. source
Pheasants are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism.
Males pheasants being highly decorated with bright colors and adornments such as wattles. source
Males pheasants being highly decorated with bright colors and adornments such as wattles.
Males pheasants are usually larger than females and have longer tails. source
Males pheasants are usually larger than females and have longer tails.
Males pheasants play no part in rearing the young. source
Males pheasants play no part in rearing the young.
Pheasants typically eat seeds and some insects. source
Pheasants typically eat seeds and some insects.
The best-known is the common pheasant, which is widespread throughout the world in introduced feral populations and in farm operations. source
The best-known is the common pheasant, which is widespread throughout the world in introduced feral populations and in farm operations.
Various other pheasant species are popular in aviaries, such as the golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus). source
Various other pheasant species are popular in aviaries, such as the golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus).
The blood pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus) is the only species in genus Ithaginis of the pheasant family. source
The blood pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus) is the only species in genus Ithaginis of the pheasant family.
The koklass pheasant being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene. source
The koklass pheasant being closely related to progenitive grouse that lived during the Miocene.
The kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is a pheasant found in forests and thickets, especially in the Himalayan foothills. source
The kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is a pheasant found in forests and thickets, especially in the Himalayan foothills.
The silver pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a species of pheasant found in forests, mainly in mountains. source
The silver pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a species of pheasant found in forests, mainly in mountains.
The imperial pheasant, Lophura × imperialis is a dark blue, medium-sized, up to 75 cm long pheasant with bare red facial skin. source
The imperial pheasant, Lophura × imperialis is a dark blue, medium-sized, up to 75 cm long pheasant with bare red facial skin.
Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) is a bird of the pheasant family Phasianidae and is endemic to the rainforests of Vietnam. source
Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) is a bird of the pheasant family Phasianidae and is endemic to the rainforests of Vietnam.
Average pheasant lifespan in the wild between 10 to 20 months. source
Average pheasant lifespan in the wild between 10 to 20 months.
