pheasantlike
Pheasantlike is an adjective used in ornithology and paleontology to describe birds or bird-like fossils that resemble true pheasants in appearance or ecological niche. It is a descriptive, not a taxonomic term, applied when a specimen bears traits reminiscent of species in the pheasant lineage (Phasianidae) without being classified within a specific pheasant species.
In plumage terms, pheasantlike taxa may show iridescent or metallic colors, bold face or neck markings, long
Behavior and habitat: pheasantlike birds are often ground-dwelling, feeding on seeds, grain, and invertebrates, and may
Taxonomic usage: The term is most common in field guides, descriptive accounts, and fossil literature as a