The following partridge skins are also available for sale. Wing feathers, primaries and secondaries can be use for March Brown wet flies while the grey breast feathers make great soft hackle flies that move lifelike in the water. With a strong palate of greys and browns to red browns, this bird has served the needs for the wet fly affcionado. The Hungarian or Grey Partridge has been a staple for fly tiers for centuries. Federal law restricts interstate commerce so I can only sell these in the state of Wisconsin. The following pheasant are protected under the Endangered Species Act. So click on any of the skins below and you will be directed to the corresponding page - and once on that page, click on the tab "full skins". However, there is just not enough room on this page to dispay them all. The following pheasant skins are also available for sale. To check out, click the "view cart" button The back and wing coverts are of a bluish-purple color and make great full feather wing flies. The wings are covered with a lot of blue chrome feathers that can be used just about everywhere for the same uses as above. The green iridescent pointed feathers below the nape can be used for sides, cheeks, body veilings, tail veilings, etc. Under that, is a group of thumbnails that are linked to dedicated pages. Each catagory has a featured skin that you can purchase from this page. Everything from pheasants to waterfowl to hookbills. Although the bird's lifespan in nature is unknown.Under each of the tabs below you will find an amazing assortment of full skins. In nature, they will migrate to the most hospitable locations during harsh winters. A shelter can be provided for the bird, but unlike most bird species they do well during the winter and don't require much. One keeper recommends planting Christmas trees for shade, which is a priority for these birds in the summertime. Surrounding the plants and trees with wire fencing will do. Because of their digging, any shrubs or trees planted for shade will need to be protected from root damage. The most important thing in keeping it is to provide it with plenty of space and a sturdy fence because if left with a poorly constructed aviary you will soon learn that the bird digs with its beak. The bird is considered an easy one to keep or farm for beginners. It's a most common name, Impeyan Pheasant derives from Lady Empeya, a British nobleman's wife who was the first known person to keep the bird in captivity. In captivity, on farms or in zoos, they likely eat pellets made for this type of bird, along with vegetables, some fruit, insects, and grain. They've also been known to eat some berries. In nature, the Impeyan Pheasant eats mainly grass, seed, and insects. However, it's not until 6 months of age that they are completely mature and must go feed and mate alone. They are born precocial, which means they are able to care for themselves independently. The incubation process can last up to 28 days long and the male will stand guard during this time until the chicks are hatched. Once the male has attracted its female mate, the female will scratch a nest in the ground and lay 3-5 eggs she must incubate alone. The male also does a “dance” to attract its mate, fanning its feathers and bobbing its head. The Impeyan Pheasant has several different calls used for different purposes, including a few for mating. One interesting fact is that the bird was the inspiration for the character Kevin in the movie Up. The feathers are a lot like those of the peacock (unrelated) including metallic green, blue, black, and purple. The center of the documentary was to prevent further decline in population of the bird due to poaching for its meat and its beautiful feathers that have long been a symbol of status and luxury. Physical Excellence “The Bird of Nine Colours” is a documentary written and produced about the bird by Colin Willock.
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