Pheasant
Pheasant
Total length : Males 75-90 cm (30 to 35 in), females 53-63 cm (21 to 25 in)
Coloration : Males with very colorful and iridescent plumage, scarlet dewlap and white collar (sometimes absent); females mottled brown with pointed tail slightly shorter than in the male.
External characteristics : Large gallinaceous bird with long, pointed, wavy tail; a fast runner and vigorous, noisy flyer .