A Study and Review of the Japanese Green and the Korean Ring-Necked Pheasants

摘要

Following a general review of the taxonomy, distribution and descriptions of the Japanese green pheasants (Phasianus versicolor) and the Korean and Manchurian ring-necked pheasants (P. c. karpowi and P. c. pallasi) detailed consideration is given to their habitat and cover preferences, climatic and food and water requirements, general habits and reproductive capacity. Their relation to agriculture, to other game birds within their native range, an evaluation of their potentialities for trial introduction into the United States and suggestions for game farm propagation are also discussed. (Author)