Good populations exist in farming regions of the Midwest and the Northeast. The ringneck is a common resident in Pennsylvania's agricultural areas. The ringneck's scientific name is Phasianus colchicus, and it is a member of the Phasianidae, or pheasant, family. Closely related to quails and partridges, the ringneck belongs to the order Galliformes, which also includes turkeys, quail, grouse, ptarmigan and prairie chickens. The standing height of a rooster is about one foot, and its length, from beak to tail tip, averages 36 inches.
Hens are slightly smaller.
A hen's plumage is a subtle, camouflaging mixture of brown, black, and gray. In contrast, a rooster's feathers are a beautiful mix of reds, browns, golds and black. Tail feathers of both sexes are brown with black bars. A loud double squawk followed by rapid muffled wingbeats which may or may not be audible, depending on distance. Hens are normally silent.