ring-necked pheasant
Definition
- Noun:
- A common pheasant with distinctive bright plumage and a white band around its neck: The "ring-necked pheasant" is a specific, well-known bird species (Phasianus colchicus) characterized by its colorful feathers and the prominent white ring encircling the neck of the male.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We spotted a magnificent ring-necked pheasant in the field.
- The ring-necked pheasant is a popular game bird in many regions.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject in wildlife management: The term is often used in contexts discussing conservation, hunting regulations, and habitat.
- The state's department of natural resources released hundreds of ring-necked pheasants to bolster the population.
Variants and Related Words
- Pheasant (noun): The general family of birds to which the ring-necked pheasant belongs.
- Cock or Rooster (noun): Specifically refers to the male ring-necked pheasant.
- Hen (noun): Refers to the female ring-necked pheasant, which has more subdued, brownish plumage for camouflage and lacks the distinct neck ring.
Synonyms
- Common pheasant: A direct synonym, though "ring-necked" specifies the key identifying feature.
- Game bird: A broader category describing birds hunted for sport or food, which includes the ring-necked pheasant.
Related Phrases
- Ring-necked: This compound adjective can describe other species with similar neck markings (e.g., ring-necked duck, ring-necked snake), but when used alone in context, it often implicitly refers to the pheasant.
Noun
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common pheasant having bright plumage and a white neck ring
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