Common pheasant / Fasan (Phasianus colchicus)

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Common pheasant (Fasan), Islay en route to Bunnahabhain, Islay. 2023-08-14 10:52:28 Islay

Observations

Only documented observation: 2023-08-14

Description

Classification: Genus Phasianus (Phasianus); Subfamily Phasianinae (Phasianinae); Family Turkeys (Phasianidae)
Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Australia.
General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel; etabliertes Neozoon wurde im Mittelalter zur Jagd eingeführt
Vocalization: Diverse repertoire of harsh cackling sounds. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=53-89 cm, wingspan=70-90 cm, weight=750-1700 g
Habitats: Agricultural

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A week on Islay, August 2023