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Least ConcernPheasants and partridges
Common Pheasant
Introduced centuries ago, the male pheasant is now a familiar splash of colour across the UK countryside with its iridescent plumage and long tail.
Phasianus colchicus
Farmland Woodland edges Rough grassland
Size
53-90 cm
Wingspan
70-90 cm
Weight
1-1.5 kg
Lifespan
1-3 years in the wild
Diet
Seeds, grains, shoots, berries and invertebrates foraged from the ground.
Song & Call
A loud, harsh, explosive 'kok-kok-kok' crowing.
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Speed
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Recording by Marie-Lan Taÿ Pamart · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Bronze and copper body
- Red face patch
- Long barred tail
Conservation
Least Concern
Abundant due to game management; wild populations vary by region.
