Do pheasants dig in the snow for food because they smell grain or do remember where it was?

Pheasants do not dig in the snow for food because they smell grain or remember where it was. Pheasants are opportunistic feeders and will eat a variety of foods, including grains, seeds, fruits, and insects. In the winter, when snow covers the ground, pheasants will often feed on waste grain left in the fields after harvest or on weed seeds that have fallen to the ground. Pheasants are able to find these food sources by using their keen eyesight and sense of hearing.