Scarecrow PHEASANT

Description

The body length of up to 85 cm, weight up to 1.7-2.0 kg. Males are larger than females. On the head of common pheasant, unlike other sorts of pheasants, remains neoperёnnym a ring around the eyes. Very long, wedge-shaped tail - 18 tapering feathers. Top of short, rounded wings form the fourth and fifth flight feathers. Males with spurs on their feet and with brilliant plumage. Males are brightly colored, with a metallic sheen on the feathers. Their coloring is quite variable. In northern forms (subspecies)