Species: Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
Family: Phasianidae
Common Pheasants are known for their distinctive and often robust vocalizations, which play a crucial role in their communication. What do Common Pheasant sound like?
Male (Cock) Call:
The male Common Pheasant produces a prominent call that is characterized by a loud, rasping sound, often described as “kok-kok” or “korr-kok.” This hoarse call is comparable to the rough crowing of a domestic rooster. During the breeding season in spring, males frequently deliver this call in short bursts as a means to establish territory and attract females. Their vocalizations are typically accompanied by a noisy display involving wing flapping.
Female (Hen) Call:
In contrast to the males, female Common Pheasants produce quieter and less noticeable calls. Their vocalizations consist primarily of soft clucking or peeping sounds, which are used mainly for communication with their chicks.
Other Sounds:
In addition to their mating calls, pheasants emit an alarm call that is a sharp, explosive “chuk!” This call is commonly heard when the birds are startled. When in flight, particularly during unexpected flushes, they may produce a squawking or chatter-like sound, accompanied by the noise of their wingbeats.
