Pheasant  (Phasianus colchicus)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPhasianidae
GenusPhasianus (1)
SizeMale length: 70-90 cm (of which the tail is 35-45 cm) (2)
Female length: 55-70 cm (of which the tail is 20-25 cm) (2)
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Status

Introduced (3). Covered by Game Acts which give protection in the close season and allow it to be shot from 1st October to 1st February (4).

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