By Ferd. J. Sudow, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 



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CHINESE OR RINGNECKED PHEASANT Adapted to the Covert 



The male has a light bronze crown, with pure white eyebrows and a broad white ring all 

 round the neck; markings on body in rich purple color and golden buff; the flat of the wing 

 and the saddle are French grey, glossed with green; plumage when six months old. Ring- 

 necks are fine breeders, averaging 75 eggs during breeding season to a hen Average weight 

 about three Ibs. They are used principally for game preserves. Crosses of the China and com- 

 mon species are very prevalent and they are usually called the ringneck pheasant. These 

 birds are perfectly fertile, not only with either pure race but between themselves. 



SILVER PHEASANT 



Silver pheasants obtain full plumage the second year. The cock's tail reaches two feet 

 in length. In color he is purple black on the crest, and on the under parts to tail; the upper 

 plumage and the tail are white, delicately marked with black lines, the face is covered with 

 brilliant red wattles. The hen is of dull brown, and both have red legs. Breeding season, 

 March- August ; hen averages forty-five eggs in a season. Birds are easily tamed and may be 

 allowed full liberty with domestic fowl. Average weight from three to six pounds. 



