The ring-necked pheasant is a ground nesting gallinaceous bird native to Asia that was introduced and established in California  and elsewhere in North America during the 1800’s. Pheasants have long been among the most popular game birds for sport hunters and because they share a similar niche with many native grassland songbirds and other upland species, pheasants are an indicator of ecosystem health in California’s grassland and agricultural landscapes.

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Female)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Female)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)

Ring-necked Pheasant (Male)