Ring-necked Pheasant Similar Species Comparison

Male

Large, long-tailed and long-necked game bird. Males are gaudy with green head, white collar, and coppery body plumage with black and white spots.

Female

Fairly large, long-tailed and long-necked game bird. Females are brown overall marked with black, particularly on the back and wings.

Male

Female

Fairly large, long-tailed and long-necked game bird. Females are brown overall marked with black, particularly on the back and wings.

Male

When flushed, bursts vertically into flight with loud wing flapping; typically flies short distance to cover. Long tail, coppery body, and white collar are distinctive.

Female

Fairly large game bird with long, pointed tail. Usually forages on the ground in agricultural, grassy or brushy areas. Females form flocks of up to 18 birds in summer and 30 or more in winter.

Male

Large game bird with gaudy plumage: green head with red facial skin; white collar; and gold to coppery body with black and white spots.

Female and juvenile

Females are fairly large, brownish game birds with long, pointed tails. Juveniles are mobile from hatching; up to 15 may be seen with one female.

Male

Large game bird typically seen on agricultural lands and grassy or brushy areas.