With its colorful plumage and long tail, the pheasant is one of the most recognizable birds in our countryside. Originally from Asia, it was introduced to Europe centuries ago and has adapted perfectly to fields, hedgerows, and forest edges. The male is distinguished by its bright colors—an iridescent head, green plastron, and white ruff—while the female has mottled brown plumage that provides excellent camouflage. Surprisingly, although it can fly, the pheasant prefers to run when it is in danger and only takes off as a last resort, producing a noisy and spectacular wingbeat. It is omnivorous, feeding on seeds, berries, insects, and small invertebrates. This Papo figurine realistically reproduces the pheasant: finely detailed plumage, slender tail and alert attitude. An ideal model to enrich a collection of farm and forest animals, invent rural stories or educate children about the richness of the fauna of our countryside.
