[jackied]

While out for a walk in Eyemore wood, near Arley in Worcestershire, I came across an unusual Pheasant. As Eyemore wood is a shooting estate and the bird was very tame it has obviously been reared by humans and is not wild. The birds back was golden yellow and black, the outer edge of the feathers black and the inner parts yellow. The head was mainly white with a couple of black stripes. the breast and front of the neck were black and white, again the outer edge of the feathers black and the inner parts white.
The tail was about normal Pheasant length and a mixture of black, white and golden yellow. Does anyone recognise the description? or is it a hybrid, perhaps Common and Lady Armhersts?
Jackie

[Dimitris]

Hi Jax.


How about Reeve's Pheasant male?
http://www.thefineartcompany.co.uk/I...on/Bird-19.jpg


Otherwise I'd say Amhersts.

Cheers,

Dimitris.

It feels good top be the first to post an answer!

[melop]

Hi, according to your description, I agree with Dimitris. It sounds like a Syrmaticus reevesii, the White-crowned Long-tailed Pheasant.

However, Syrmaticus is a genus with very long tails( That's why they get the name), and, the male Syrmaticus reevesii has the longest tail in the genus. Of course, it's quite possible for the tail feather to be worn out so it may become shorter.
I'm sure it's not a wild bird 'cause the genus is quite restricted in China, and all members of Syrmaticus is protected.

[jackied]

The head and back certainly look good for Reeves Pheasant, not so sure about the breast markings though. Thanks Guys.
Jackie

[jackied]

After an internet search I have to agree that it was a Reeves Pheasant, thanks once again for the ID's.
Jackie