Green Pheasant
NameGreen Pheasant
Common NameGreen Pheasant
Scientific NamePhasianus versicolor
FamilyPhasianidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)82.5
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a vibrant iridescent green body, a purplish-blue neck, and a distinctive red facial patch with a small crest. The back and flanks are patterned with brown and grey scales, while the extremely long tail is pale brown with dark barring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a harsh, crowing 'kok-kok' call, particularly during the breeding season, and a characteristic rapid wing-beating sound when flushed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Japan, found on the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Identifying Featuresiridescent green body plumage, purplish-blue neck, red facial skin, long, pointed tail, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Green Pheasant is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird, with males displaying striking iridescent green plumage and a very long tail. It is native to Japan, where it forages for food in various terrestrial habitats.
