Pheasant vs. Hen — What's the Difference?

Pheasants () are birds of several genera within the subfamily Phasianinae, of the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes. Though they can be found world over in introduced (and captive) populations, the pheasant genera native range is restricted to Asia.

A female bird, especially the adult female chicken.

A large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage.

The female of certain aquatic animals, such as an octopus or lobster.

Any of various game birds of the family Phasianidae, characteristically having a long tail, especially the ring-necked pheasant. The males of many species have brilliantly colored plumage.

Often Offensive Slang A usually older woman, especially one who is engaged in conversation with other women.

Any of several other birds that resemble a pheasant, such as a partridge.

A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.

A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.

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.

(uncommon) A female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean.

The ruffed grouse.

A woman, particularly

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

A bride-to-be, particularly in the context of her "hen night" festivities.

Flesh of a pheasant; usually braised

A hen night.

An affectionate term of address used to women or girls.

A henlike person of either sex.

The hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), a bivalve shellfish.

(dialectal) Hence.

(dialectal) To throw.

The female of the domestic fowl; also, the female of grouse, pheasants, or any kind of birds; as, the heath hen; the gray hen.

Adult female chicken

Adult female bird

Flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing

Female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster