Quick answer
Common Pheasants are native to Asia and Europe and North America and Oceania. Native to forest edges and farmland from the Caucasus through China; introduced to Europe, North America, New Zealand, and elsewhere for game shooting on managed estates.
Native range
Native to forest edges and farmland from the Caucasus through China; introduced to Europe, North America, New Zealand, and elsewhere for game shooting on managed estates.
Continents
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
Habitat notes
Introduced worldwide for sport shooting, it weighs 0.8–1
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the common pheasant?
See our full common pheasant profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial common pheasant species profile.