UPDATE: This is very strange indeed, but it’s true that based on it’s size and other things this bird is a Reeves Pheasant. These birds are indigenous to China, however after reading a bunch about them there have been several unsuccessful attempts to introduce them to other countries including the United States. But I also read that people do raise them in captivity here, but there are none in the wild. SO, based on all this my conclusion is that this is/was someones pet around here that has either gotten loose, or been let loose.

Very strange indeed that it’s visiting my backyard! It visited again yesterd, and here’s the REALLY strange thing…it’s hanging out with our pack of wild turkeys. We saw it a few times yesterday with them out on the ridge. Poor things confused to say the least, but for now seems the turkeys don’t mind adopting it.

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. I’ll post updates if anything come about new with it. I did email Cornell University to get their take on it, but I’m not sure if I’ll hear back from them. I’ ve had LOTS of fun nature adventures going on around here, hopefully I’ll be back later today to share!

This strange bird was visting under our tree seed feeder this afternoon. I have NO idea what kind of bird this is. Maybe it’s some type of pheasant or grouse, or even some type of exotic chicken. At first I thought it was a Bobwhite, but he much too large for that. Does anyone know what this could be?!! You know it drives me crazy when I can’t identify something. He is so pretty, was fairly large like a big chicken, with a longer tail.

 

 

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