A couple of male Ringneck (Common) Pheasant are trying to figure out how to settle a land dispute in the Irishtown area. This bird is actually native to China, and was introduced to North America in the late 1800s.Une paire de faisans communs sont a régler une dispute territoriale à Irishtown (nord de Moncton). Cet espèce qui appartient à l’ordre des galliformes (du latin « gallina » qui se traduit par « poule »), à été introduit en Amérique du nord vers la fin des années 1800 est originaire de la Chine.
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I didn't realize that pheasants weren't native to our country. Well, they're certainly all over the place now... even at my place in the city. Great photo, Brian!
I also just learned that by doing a bit of research for this post.
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