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introduced to the united states in . the sub-species epithet torquatus means "collared. the female (hen) is much less showy, with a duller mottled brown plumage all over, similar to that of the partridge. the birds are found on wooded land and scrub. they feed on the ground on grain, leaves , and invertebrates
yellow bills. despite the male's showy appearance, these hardy birds are very difficult to see in their natural habitat, which is dense, dark young conifer forests with sparse undergrowth. consequently, little is known of their behavior in the wild. they feed on the ground on grain, leaves, and invertebrates...
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