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Sternum (Breast Bone) of the Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus (MCZ 343003)

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Phylogenic Position
Aves - Neognathae - Galliformes - Phasianidae - Phasianus - Phasianus colchicus
Species Description
The Ring-Necked (or Common) Pheasant is native to Asia and has been widely introduced elsewhere as a game bird. Like most game birds, it primarily terrestrial, foraging for food (fruit, seeds, leaves, various invertebrates, small snakes and lizards) entirely on the ground; however, it is also capable of short distance flights, flying into trees to roost and attaining speeds of up to 60mph when chased. The Ring-Necked Pheasant is found in wood- and scrubland, preferring grassland near water with small copses of trees for roosting. It practices “harem-defense polygyny”, where one male keeps a group of females, fighting other males to keep them away.
Specimen Information
Species	Phasianus colchicus (Common Pheasant)
Element	Sternum (Breast Bone)
Specimen Number	MCZ 343003
Sex
Location
Geological Age	Recent
Technical Information
Scanner	Roland Picza
Resolution	100 µm
Number of Data Points	78479
Number of Data Polygons	156952
Date Scanned	July 22, 2008
Scan Technician	Michael Krzyzak
Edited By	Michael Krzyzak
Photographs
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