The Proud Bird from Shanghai

The Proud Bird from Shanghai
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Chinese pheasants set loose in Oregon in 1881 find it difficult to survive in their new home, where there are different kinds of predators, but eventually they multiply and create a breed of ring-necked pheasants that can be found throughout the country.
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1973-12-16
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