Pheasant

The pheasant was originally introduced from the Caucasus region of Asia.

The male has spectacular colouring with copper plumage over most of its body and tail and with a very colourful red and blue head and neck.

The female is smaller and less colourful - a lighter brown with dark mottling.

Pheasants are game birds and many are bred and released into the wild every year for the shooting season.