Ring-neck Pheasant with sound

These attractive game birds, introduced to the United States from their native range in Asia, have beautifully patterned brown feathers, long tails and shiny green heads. It is the state bird of South Dakota, and occurs over much of the northern half of the United States. Most of their time is spent at ground level eating plants, seeds and some insects. Nests are generally made on the ground. Fast running and quick take-offs occur when the birds are approached.