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Pheasants are capable of flying, but it's usually short, explosive and fast flights to flee from any threats and danger as a last-ditch attempt. The majority of the time, they prefer to simply run away on the ground from threats.
Pheasants can fly at speeds of up to 27 to 38 miles per hour (43 to 61 km/h) when necessary, typically in short bursts. While pheasants are capable of these speeds, they are not known for sustained flight. Their flight is characterised by rapid wing beats followed by short glides.
While pheasants are able to fly fast for short distances, they prefer to run. If startled however, they will burst to the sky in a "flush." Their flight speed is 38 to 48 mph when cruising but when chased they can fly up to 60 mph.
The wing feathers are the first to develop, allowing a chick to fly for the first time when just 12 days old. The adult’s explosive flight uses a great deal of energy, so birds rarely fly more than 2km. In the USA, domesticated so-called jumbo pheasants are produced as table birds.
Yes, pheasants have wings and are capable of flying. But they generally fly short distances only. They usually take fast flights to flee from any threats or danger as a last-ditch attempt. Mostly, they simply run away on the ground if they sense threats.
The general consensus is that pheasants can fly 40-45mph in still conditions, and even faster than that with a strong wind in their favour. They have a wingspan of 70-90cm, and the males and females (cocks and hens) usually weigh 1–1.4kg and 0.9-1kg respectively.
Pheasants can fly; their flight is powerful and abrupt, and their takeoff is typically noisy. These characteristics are, in part, due to their powerful flight muscles. While pheasants can fly, they usually only do so for short distances.
While pheasants prefer to stay on the ground, they can and do fly short distances. They can reach impressive speeds too. They average around 38–48 mph for relaxed flights, but when they’re startled or chased, they can reach 60 mph.
When startled, a pheasant can fly upwards in a short burst of energy but will not fly far. A typical pheasant’s normal flight speed is between 25–40 miles per hour, but they can fly faster in those short bursts, to around 55 miles per hour.
Ring-necked pheasants typically fly only short distances at a time between areas of cover such as grasslands, agricultural fields, wetlands, and woodlots. Flights are usually less than 0.5 mile and seldom exceed 1 mile.