Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Pheasant

Scientific Name: 
Phasianus colchius
Also Known As: 
Common Pheasant
Length: 
71cm
Wingspan (mm): 
80cm
Weight: 
1.4k / 975g

Description

A large and very common, long-tailed gamebird that was first introduced to Britain from the orient and has since been bred for sport shooting.

Diet

Seeds, grains, shoots and insects