Tallgrass Prairie Photography
Ringneck Pheasant
Nature Photography by Gary D.Tonhouse

Iowa Ringneck Pheasant

 © Gary D. Tonhouse 1997- 2010


Ringneck Pheasant
 (Pbasianus colchicus)
Pheasants (Phasianidae)

Was pheasant a native upland bird on the prairies in Iowa? 
No. They were accidentally introduced in the state when a severe
wind storm blew down the holding pens on a game farm near
Cedar Falls. The year was 1900 -1901.           
Today, the Ringneck Pheasants thrive in the state of Iowa.
The Ringneck Pheasant  has adapted to the harsh  winters
and to the ever changing climate that we have here Iowa.
Central Iowa - Golden Sunrise
This male was standing on top of a hay bale.
Camera: Nikon F4s
Lens: 500 mm F4   
Film: Fuji Provia 100
Gitzo 320 Tripod  

 

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