Any one of numerous species of large gallinaceous birds of the genus Phasianus, and many other genera of the family Phasianidæ, found chiefly in Asia.

large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere

a large game bird with a long sweeping tail and brilliant feathers

One of the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty, the pheasant is representative of the natural world and symbolizes literary refinement. The pheasant and the dragon represent the bird and the animal kingdoms and thus the entire natural world.