Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) by Maigheach-gheal as part of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 10 Mar 2009
Although this colourful and handsome bird is Britain's most widespread game bird, it is not a native. The pheasant's native home is in Asia, from the Caucasus eastwards to China. Its eating qualities were appreciated as long ago as the Middle Ages when it was first introduced.
Image Location
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