Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Image Number 95cs3626 - CD2289-026

Note deformed beak. This may be due to infection with parasitic mites but usually looks rougher. Other common causes are genetic or metabolic abnormality. Especially in P- colchicus, scarring from gunshot injury cannot be excluded.

The bird is apparently otherwise healthy and in breeding condition (note large and dark red eye wattles)

Dysmorodrepanis 22:04, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

USDA Photo by Ron Nichols

Source

http://www.usda.gov/oc/photo/95cs3626.htm

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