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5 schools use the "Pheasants" mascot.
Most common states: South Dakota (4), California (1)
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If you're ever in the heart of the American Midwest, you might come across a school mascot that's both cute and fierce: the pheasant. The Hill City Ringnecks in Kansas are one of the schools that proudly sport this bird as their mascot. Pheasants are known for their vibrant plumage and distinctive calls, making them a unique and engaging symbol for school spirit. In South Dakota, pheasants are particularly popular as mascots, reflecting the state's rich hunting culture and the bird's local significance. So, next time you're at a Hill City Ringnecks game, keep an eye out for the pheasant mascot – it's a real showstopper 🐦 This mascot not only represents school pride but also connects the community to their natural surroundings. Ngl, it's pretty cool to have a mascot that's both adorable and a symbol of local heritage. 🏆
Hear how the Pheasants fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Pheasants banner across South Dakota. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Nguyen
South Dakota Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like South Dakota. With 4 schools per million residents, the Pheasants is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
South Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Pheasants delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Phoenix Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
5 schools in our database use the Pheasants mascot across 2 states.
The Pheasants shows up most in South Dakota (4) and California (1). Sd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Pheasants as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Pheasants most often (3 schools). Elementary (1) and Other (1) also feature this mascot.