ABSTRACT 
Following a general review of the taxonomy, distribution 
and descriptions of the Japanese green pheasants (Phasianus 
versicolor) and the Korean and Manchurian ring-necked pheas- 
ants (P. c. karpowi and P. c. pallasi) detailed consideration 
is given to their habitat and cover preferences, climatic and 
food and water requirements, general habits and reproductive 
capacity. Their relation to agriculture, to other game birds 
within their native range, an evaluation of their potentiali- 
ties for trial introduction into the United States and sug- 
gestions for game farm propagation are also discussed, 
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