About the Green Pheasant
The green pheasant, also known as the Japanese green pheasant or Kiji, is an omnivorous bird native to the Japanese archipelago, to which it is endemic. Some taxonomic authorities consider it a subspecies of the common pheasant, Phasianus colchicus. It is the national bird of Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Phasianus versicolor |
| Species Codes | rinphe2, GRPH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Pheasant belong to?
The Green Pheasant (Phasianus versicolor) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Green Pheasant?
The green pheasant, also known as the Japanese green pheasant or Kiji, is an omnivorous bird native to the Japanese archipelago, to which it is endemic. Some taxonomic authorities consider it a subspecies of the common pheasant, Phasianus colchicus. It is the national bird of Japan....
Where can I report a Green Pheasant sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Pheasant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rinphe2, or on iNaturalist.
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