large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
"The hunters carefully aimed their rifles at the bright red male pheasant strutting through the tall grass."
flesh of a pheasant; usually braised
"The chef served us tender pheasant, which had been slow-braised until the meat fell off the bone."
A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.
"The hunter carefully aimed at the colorful pheasant strutting near the edge of the forest before firing his shotgun."