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Common Pheasant

Phasianus colchicus

Not Evaluated

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Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (4 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Phasianus colchicus (Common Pheasant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウライキジ

Chinese 環頸雉

Spanish Faisán de collar

French Faisan de chasse

German Fasan

Portuguese Faisão

Russian Фазан

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Pheasant?

The scientific name of Common Pheasant is Phasianus colchicus. It belongs to the genus Phasianus.

Where does Common Pheasant live?

Common Pheasant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (4 countries), Europe (37 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does Common Pheasant belong to?

Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) belongs to the genus Phasianus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does Common Pheasant belong to?

Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Common Pheasant?

The closest relatives of Common Pheasant in the genus Phasianus include Green Pheasant.