Pheasant Feather Patterns

Male Ring-necked Pheasant feathers provide a striking contrast against our Canadian landscape.  Along with the bird’s loud crowing, they call attention to the male so that the more camouflaged female can scurry off to safety in another direction.  Imported from China in the 1800s, they have made themselves right at home here in Nova Scotia.

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For years I’ve been collecting the feathers that have fallen from both male and female pheasants in my yard in Cow Bay.  I’ve yet to find one of the emerald green ones that are present in their neck area, but I did find a couple of tail feathers, probably left as a thank-you gift for the seed they enjoyed over the winter months.

a variety of pheasant feathers

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