Ring-necked Pheasant



The ring-necked pheasant was introduced into the United States from China in 1881 in Oregon.  North Dakota began stocking the pheasant in 1910.  The pheasant is able to survive North Dakota's harsh winters and is a year-round resident.


Ring-necked Pheasant

McKenzie Slough, Burleigh County, North Dakota

April 15, 2020



Ring-necked Pheasant

McKenzie Slough, Burleigh County, North Dakota


Photo of the Day- October 8, 2020



Ring-necked Pheasant

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota

March 25, 2021



Ring-necked Pheasant

Burleigh County, North Dakota

April 17, 2021



Ring-necked Pheasant

Burleigh County, North Dakota

April 17, 2021



Ring-necked Pheasant

Burleigh County, North Dakota

April 17, 2021



Ring-necked Pheasant

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota

April 8, 2023



Ring-necked Pheasant

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota


Photo ot the Day- April 8, 2023



Ring-necked Pheasants

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota

April 8, 2023



Ring-necked Pheasant

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota

April 8, 2023



Ring-necked Pheasant

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota

April 8, 2023



Ring-necked Pheasants

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota

April 8, 2023