Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Summary

• Status in VT: Increased by 17% (6 to 7 blocks). Greatest increases in Northeastern Highlands.
• Data from other research: No additional data for VT.
• Conservation status: State rank SNA
• Other atlases: MD, NY, ON, and PA: sharp declines
• VT’s role in North American range: VT is at the northern edge of the range.
• Causes of change since first Atlas: Exotic species mostly dependent upon regular release or escape of birds into wild.
• Management/Monitoring recommendations: No specific recommendations.

First Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (1976-1981)

Species Account

Second Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas (2003 – 2007)

Change in Distribution

Links

Vermont eBird

Encyclopedia of Life

All About Birds