Common Pheasant

by Sheila Griffin Llanas

Overview

From beak to tail feathers, the common pheasant is a fascinating animal. This small game prize is a valuable part of its environment. And though it’s not native to the United States, the common pheasant, or ring-necked pheasant, is one of the nation’s most popular hunting animals. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the common pheasant, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses hunting techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility. Through big, full-color photos and approachable text, readers will get inspired to explore nature, and get to know common pheasants! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624018985
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Fish & Game
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Pheasant! 4

In History 6

In Balance 8

Beak to Tail 10

Common Sense 14

Under Cover 16

Dinnertime 18

Short Lives 20

In Season 22

Safety First 24

Bagging a Bird 26

Day's End 28

Glossary 30

Web Sites 31

Index 32