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.