General Information
NamePheasant
Scientific NamePhasianus colchicus
DescriptionPheasants refer to several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. Pheasants are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism, males being highly ornate with bright colours and adornments such as wattles and long tails. Males are usually larger than females and have longer tails. Males play no part in rearing the young. Pheasants typically eat seeds and some insects. The best-known is the Common Pheasant, which is widespread throughout the world in introduced feral populations and in farm operations. Various other pheasant species are popular in aviaries, such as the Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus).
Primary IDFOOD00430
PictureNot Available
Classification
GroupAnimal foods
Sub-GroupPoultry
Taxonomy
SuperkingdomEukaryota
KingdomMetazoa
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPhasianidae
GenusPhasianus
Speciescolchicus
VarietyNot Available
ITIS ID175905
Wikipedia IDPheasant
Composition
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References
Content Reference— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.