The ring-necked, or common, pheasant is the most widespread and familiar pheasant, yet it’s also very confusing. In Japan, it’s apparently called the green pheasant. It’s commonly called the Chinese ring-necked pheasant in the United States, where it was introduced by George Washington.
There appears to be much confusion regarding Japan’s national bird—or if it even has one. However, some sources say the ring-necked pheasant was so designated in 1947 at the 81st Meeting of the National Bird Society of Japan.
According to the prefectural website, Iwate is the main breeding ground for pheasants in Japan. It says, “The Forestry Agency specified it for the purpose of sanctuary on May 10, the thirty-ninth year of Showa.”
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