Pheasant Tail

[Capeldrae]

Can anyone tell me what the differance between a cock and a hen centre tail feather is?

[guest21]

I'm not at home to take pictures and so I've had to rely on images from the web.

Firstly cock pheasant - long fibred and strongly barred -



- usually available died in a variety of enticing colours.

Secondly, hen pheasant, shorter, softer and more mottled in appearance - (not a good picture - sorry!)

[Capeldrae]

Thanks Lighthouse.

[jmeyerc]

Have often wondered about the difference myself - thanks for bringing the question Brian and thanks everso for the answer Lighthouse.

Jeanne