Saw a rooster tonight that had no white ring and was pretty dark almost black looking. Is this considered a trophy or a mounter? I hunt this area I saw it a lot so if I am lucky enough to have him flush in front of me I just want to know if I should eat him or send him in for mounting.
Leo Porcello
Getting more and more common. I think they make great mounters. Here's a little more info about them.
This melanistic mutant is a pure breed. These large, beautiful pheasants feature an iridescent, greenish-black plumage. A favorite variety for release, they display a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. Prime habitat consists of 55-70 % crop fields such as corn, soybean, or small grains. The remainder of the habitat should include some wetlands, grassland, and woodland or brushy thickets.
Some have white rings on the neck, some do not. Here's one with a little ring.
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This melanistic mutant is a pure breed. These large, beautiful pheasants feature an iridescent, greenish-black plumage. A favorite variety for release, they display a remarkable ability to survive and reproduce in the wild. Prime habitat consists of 55-70 % crop fields such as corn, soybean, or small grains. The remainder of the habitat should include some wetlands, grassland, and woodland or brushy thickets.
Some have white rings on the neck, some do not. Here's one with a little ring.
No white ring. Then it's a pure melanistic mutant. The ones with a ring are a cross with a common Ringneck.
isn't there another type of pheasant called the bohemian pheasant which is darker and has no ring? ive seen a couple of these pheasants at hawktree golf course while working there. ive always thought they were a bohemian pheasant but i may be wrong. anyone know of such a pheasant?
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