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South Dakota State Bird Name: Ring Necked Pheasant Binomial Name: Phasianus colchicus Adopted: Legislation of 1943 The Ring Necked Pheasant or Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus torquatus) is a game bird in the pheasant family. The male Common Pheasant has barred bright brown plumage and green, purple and white markings, often including a white ring around the neck, and the head is green with distinctive red patches. View the rest of the State Birds [Return to top] |
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