Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - Identification & Habitat Guide #209203 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts a male common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), notable for its iridescent dark green head, bright red facial wattles, golden-brown back, and barred flanks. Its exceptionally long, slender tail feathers-often exceeding 60 cm-are characteristic of mature males and used in courtship displays. The bird stands alert on strong legs with scaled feet, typical of ground-dwelling galliforms.

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