Manchurian Cross / game strains
A variant of Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Representative Ring-necked pheasantphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
Large, strong-flying game strains (Manchurian-cross and similar hybrids) bred for hunting preserves — selected for size, flight, and hardiness rather than fixed color.
Keeper tips for this variant
These are the strongest fliers; build the pen taller and roof it with soft netting, as a startled Manchurian-cross cock will flush vertically with enough force to break its own neck on a rigid ceiling.