The Ring-necked Pheasant is a large, chicken-like bird with a long, pointed tail. They are not native to North America but we're introduced here from Asia in the 19th century.
Male ringnecked pheasants are brightly colored, have blue-green heads, white neck rings, red wattles.
Oddly enough this one seen in Chicago at the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. Usually they can be seen along roadsides and in farm fields feeding on insects and grains.
I couldn't decide if I should post this photo here, or save it for a Shadow Contest cover photo!
