Pheasants—or to be more specific, ring-necked pheasants—have been living in the U.S. for so long that many people probably don’t realize they’re not native to the States. They were introduced to the U.S. from China and East Asia in the late 1800s. Now pheasants are found in their favored habitats from southern Canada southward through most mid-latitude states. In fact, Hawaii even has ring-necked pheasants. What sort of habitat do these … [Read more...]