Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Synopsis: Introduced to Oregon in the 1880's, this species nests widely in farmlands with scattered shrubs or tall grass. It is uncertain which of the populations shown on the range map are naturally self-sustaining, and which are sustained mostly from periodic release of captive birds. Most notable are the records from coastal Curry County.

Habitat Associations:
strongest
Edges of Cropland/Pasture/Orchard (5816818 acres)
Streamside/Wetland Shrubland (2171 acres)
strong
Northeast Modified Grassland (828382 acres)
Edges of Freshwater Marsh (17467 acres)
some
Sagebrush Steppe (3802682 acres)
Big Sagebrush Shrubland (5001685 acres)
Urban/Residential (549995 acres)
Lake/Pond Shoreline & Islands (380995 acres)
lesser
Northeast Canyon Grass & Shrubland (92690 acres)
Grassland & Fir-Ponderosa Interspersed (234907 acres)
Western Oregon Riverine Woodland (27749 acres)

Relative Detectability: Individuals are moderately apparent, and more often detected by their vocalizations. Nesting is confirmed mainly by noting fledglings with adults.

Challenge: Improve knowledge of distribution within farmlands of Deschutes, Crook, and Wheeler Counties.