Galliformes: Species, Varieties, and Behavior

Anderson, Gen; Holmes, Chris

doi:10.1002/9781119712244.ch3

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“…This family incorporates 177 types of Pheasants, quail and partridges from the old world (Ali et al, 2020) [1] . Most of Pheasants are woodland species and 23 species are considered all inclusive undermined (Anderson and Holmes, 2022) [2] . The Genus Phasianus incorporates two species, the regular bird Phasianus colchicus and the green fowl Phasianus versicolor.…”

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Mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase 1 gene based genetic diversity analysis in ring-necked Korean Pheasant in Pakistan

Khanum,

Hussain,

Farooq

et al. 2024

Acta Entomol. Zool.

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The Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is a large, chicken-like bird native to North America and Asia, recognizable by its long, pointed tail, and small head with long neck. An important game bird in North America, it consumes a variety of foods including seeds, grains, grasses, leaves, roots, fruits, nuts, and insects. Recognizing the importance of the Ring-necked Pheasant, a genetic diversity analysis was conducted in Pakistan using mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase 1 (COI) technique. Thirty different samples were collected, and after DNA extraction, quantification, primers optimization, and PCR, the sequences were aligned with reported sequences on NCBI. A phylogenetic tree was constructed using MEGA6 software, and the DNA barcode for the species was identified. The study provided insights into the genetic structure and phylogeny of the species. These unique COI sequences offer a reliable method for the quick identification of Ring-necked Pheasant, aiding in the prevention of illegal poaching and supporting conservation management efforts.

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