*Oology is a branch of ornithology studying bird eggs, nests and breeding behaviour. The word is derived from the Greek oion, meaning egg.
34. Ring-necked Pheasant
This part of the Stanislaus Audubon Website is focused on 44 common Central Valley nesting species with background about their nesting habits. Please check the Great Valley Museum Central Valley Egg Collection starting page for links to all the featured species.
RING-NECKED PHEASANT NESTING INFORMATION (From birdsoftheworld.org)
Nests - Advertisement displays and nest-site selection are performed by males on stable sites within the defended nesting territory. Female does most nest-building, which continues at least through incubation. Male supplies nesting material while female works sticks into nest. Constructed of loosely woven twigs and small sticks.
Eggs - Elliptical, pale greenish blue. Clutch size is generally 3–5 eggs; occasionally 2–6.
Incubation - Both sexes incubate 22 to 24 days.
Fledging - Semialtricial young. Chicks aged approximately 2 wk spent more time out of nest compared to younger chicks. Both parents feed young.
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