Pheasant

Pheasants are ground-feeding birds, many native to Asia, with strong legs and often long tails. Males in many species have colorful plumage, while females are more camouflaged. Seeds, shoots, insects and other small foods support life in grass, woodland edges and dense cover. They commonly walk or run while feeding, using sudden bursts of flight to escape danger. Breeding calls and displays differ between species. The name covers several birds rather than one species with a single appearance or geographic range.