About Melanistic mutant

Melanistic mutant: . This melanistic mutant is a pure breed. These large, beautiful pheasants feature an iridescent, greenish-black plumage. A favorite variety for release, they display a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. Prime habitat consists of 55-70 % crop fields such as corn, soybean, or small grains. It is a well-known gamebird, among those of more than regional importance perhaps the most widespread and ancient one in the whole world. The common pheasant is one of the world's most hunted birds; it has been introduced for that purpose to many regions, and is also common on game farms where it is commercially bred. Ring-necked pheasants in particular are commonly bred and were introduced to many parts of the world; the game farm stock, though no distinct breeds have been developed yet, can be considered semi-domesticated.

The ring-necked pheasant is the state bird of South Dakota, one of only three U.S. state birds that is not a species native to the United States..And you can always find Melanistic mutant pheasant in kerala from our Farm. .

Family : Phasianidae

Scientific name : Phasianus colchicus

Kingdom : Animalia

Class : Aves

Mass : Male: 1.2 kg (Adult), Female: 900 g (Adult)

Did you know : The first successful introduction of the pheasant into the United States occurred in Oregon in 1892. northern.edu

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