Pheasants - Birds - Breeding
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The male Pheasants collect harems of several hens that make nest sites in his territory. The breeding season begins in February or March and lasts until August. Males call loudly and strut before females with their ear tuft feathers raised and their red facial skin prominent. Males are highly territorial; the successful ones possess a few acres and defend it from intruders in heated battles. The Argus Pheasant has a very interesting mating ritual. The male builds a small arena of sticks and calls the female into the ring, where they dance together.
Length: Males are about 90 cm long; females are about 60 cm long (including the tail).
Wing Span: 70-90 cm.
Weight: males are 40-46 oz, females are 30-34 oz.
Flight Speed: 38-48 kmh.
Pheasants - Birds - Status
About 15 species of Pheasants are considered endangered or threatened. These species inhabit tropical forest of Sumatra, Borneo, and other islands. Besides habitat destruction, there exists a threat of Pheasants crossbreeding with domestic fowls that are often free ranging.
Ring-necked Pheasants are abundant in many areas because they are raised in farms and introduced for hunting. With few predators and an abundance of food, Pheasants may reach large numbers in a short time due to the astonishing number of offspring. In some states the Conservation Reserve Program is being held, which limits hunting and provide winter shelters for Pheasants.
Pheasants - Birds - Breeders Links
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Alberta Western Uplands Ranch - Southern prairie hunts for upland game birds, and Pheasant. Site includes area maps with regional history.
Bad River Bucks and Birds - Guided hunts west of the Missouri River. Packages for deer, Pheasant, coyote, and prairie dog.
Creekside Birds: Phasants - California breeder of exotic birds and waterfowl including cockatiels, doves, ducks, geese, swans, ostrich, parrots, peacocks, and pheasant.
Lake Cumberland Game Birds - Supplier of bobwhite quail, chukar partridge, and Ring neck Pheasant chicks, hatching eggs and flight birds. Located near Monticello, Kentucky, USA.
Mac Farlane Pheasants Farm - Hatchery of Pheasants. Includes rearing information. Located in Wisconsin.
Oakwood Game Farm - Producer of Chinese Ring neck Pheasants and Chukar Partridges.Fresh and smoked game birds offered.
Olson Game Pheasants - Family-run farm producing Pheasants for hunting. Located in Victoria, Australia.
Oregon Pheasants Breeders - Association in existence since the early 1960's, putting on annual bird show for more than 30 years.
Pheasant Valley Hunting Ranch - Pheasant and quail hunting with a mix of native and released birds. Oregon.
Show Me Birds Hunting Resort - Pheasant hunting near Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Windy Ridge Pheasants Farm - Ohio breeder of Chinese Ring neck Pheasant eggs, chicks and mature birds.
Pheasants - Birds - Hunting Links
AAA South Dakota Pheasant Hunting - Pheasant hunting on 12,000 private acres in central South Dakota.
Absolutely Pheasants - Guided hunts for pheasants, grouse, turkey, geese, and deer. Features prices and contact information.
Dakota Birds: Pheasants - Pheasant hunting in Gregory County. Features prices, location, map, and news.
Pheasant Country - Pheasant hunting guide directory in South Dakota. Includes hunting news, photos, forums, recipes, wallpapers, and gear reviews.
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Pheasant Country Lodge - Eastern South Dakota pheasant hunting. Includes rates and photographs.
Pheasants Finders - Pheasant hunting near Aberdeen. Includes photographs and prices.
Pheasant Meadows - Wild bird hunting, lodging, and food on 5000 acres in South Dakota.
Pheasants' Nest - Pheasant hunting, lodging and meals. Redfield.
Pheasant Tales Lodge - Pheasant hunting near Hermosa. Includes rates and contact information.
Pheasant Valley Hunts - Guided pheasant hunts in northeast South Dakota. Features photographs and prices.
Pheasants - Pheasants.com is all about raising: Pheasants, quail, chuckar, and peafowl. Selling adult birds, chicks, eggs, and feathers for your personal needs. Also includes recipes.
