Phasianidae – Pheasants, Grouse, Partridges & Allies
The family known as Phasianidae (Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse & Allies) along with Cracidae (Guans, Curassows & Chachalacas), Megapodiidae (Megapodes), Numididae (Guineafowl), Odontophoridae (New World Quails) are Galliformes, one of the largest of bird orders.
Phasianidae is a family of heavy, ground-living birds, which includes pheasants, grouse, partridges, junglefowl, chickens, turkeys, Old World quail, and peafowl. The family includes many of the most popular gamebirds. The family includes 187 species divided into 54 genera. It was formerly broken up into two subfamilies, the Phasianinae and the Perdicinae. However, this treatment is now known to be paraphyletic and polyphyletic, respectively, and more recent evidence supports breaking it up into two subfamilies: Rollulinae and Phasianinae, with the latter containing multiple tribes within two clades. The Odontophoridae (New World quails) and Numididae (guineafowl) were formerly sometimes included in this family, but are now typically placed in families of their own; conversely, grouse and turkeys, formerly often treated as distinct families (Tetraonidae and Meleagrididae, respectively), are now known to be deeply nested within Phasianidae, so they are now included in the present family.
Phasianids are terrestrial. They range in weight from 43 g (1.5 oz) in the case of the king quail to 6 kg (13 lb) in the case of the Indian peafowl. If turkeys are included, rather than classified as a separate family, then the considerably heavier wild turkey capably reaches a maximum weight of more than 17 kg (37 lb). Length in this taxonomic family can vary from 12.5 cm (4.9 in) in the king quail up to 300 cm (120 in) (including the elongated train) in green peafowl, thus they beat even the true parrots in length diversity within a family of birds.
King Quail Synoicus chinensis – ©Dubi Shapiro
Generally, sexual dimorphism is greater in larger-sized birds, with males tending to be larger than females. They are generally plump, with broad, relatively short wings and powerful legs. Many have a spur on each leg, most prominently with junglefowl, pheasants, turkeys, and peafowl. Some, like quails, partridges, and grouse, have reduced spurs or none at all. A few have two spurs on each of their legs instead of one, including peacock-pheasants and spurfowl. The bill is short and compact, particularly in species that dig deep in the earth for food such as the Mearns quail. Males of the bigger galliform species often boast brightly-coloured plumage, as well as facial ornaments such as combs, wattles, and/or crests.
Ocellated Turkey Meleagris ocellata – ©Dubi Shapiro
The Phasianidae are mostly an Old-World family, with a distribution that includes most of Europe and Asia (except the far north), all of Africa except the driest deserts, and south into much of eastern Australia and (formerly) New Zealand. The Meleagridini (turkeys) are native to the New World, while the Tetraonini (grouse) are circumpolar. The greatest diversity of species is in Southeast Asia and Africa. The Congo Peacock is specific to the African Congo. They live in a wide range of terrestrial habitats globally, excluding only polar regions and some oceanic islands. They are found in diverse environments like rainforests, scrub forests, deserts, woodlands, and even alpine meadows.
Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul – ©Dubi Shapiro
Overall, Rollulinae is restricted to the tropics of East and Southeast Asia and the mountains of Tanzania, Phasianinae have a circumpolar range in the temperate zones of both Eurasia and North America (but also range into the tropics of east and southeast Asia), and Pavoninae have a wide range across Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia in both temperate and tropical zones.
Bornean Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron schleiermacheri – ©Dubi Shapiro
The family is generally sedentary and resident, although some members of the group undertake long migrations, like ptarmigans and Old-World quail. Several species in the family have been widely introduced around the world, particularly pheasants, which have been introduced to Europe, Australia, and the Americas, specifically for hunting purposes. Captive populations of peafowl, domestic chickens, and turkeys have also escaped or been released and became feral.
Bulwer’s Pheasant Lophura bulweri -©Dubi Shapiro
They have a varied diet, with foods taken ranging from purely vegetarian diets of seeds, leaves, fruits, tubers, and roots, to small animals including insects, insect grubs, and even small reptiles. Most species either specialise in feeding on plant matter or are predatory, although the chicks of most species are insectivorous.
Crimson-headed Partridge Haematortyx sanguiniceps – ©Dubi Shapiro
In addition to the variation in diet, a considerable amount of variation exists in breeding strategies within the family. Compared to birds in general, a large number of species do not engage in monogamy (the typical breeding system of most birds). The francolins of Africa and some partridges are reportedly monogamous, but polygamy has been reported in the pheasants and junglefowl, some quail, and the breeding displays of peacocks have been compared to those of a lek.
Swainson’s Spurfowl Pternistis swainsoniib – ©Dubi Shapiro
Nesting usually occurs on the ground; only the tragopans nest higher up in trees or stumps of bushes. Nests can vary from mounds of vegetation to slight scrapes in the ground. As many as 20 eggs can be laid in the nest, although 7 to 12 are the more usual numbers, with smaller numbers in tropical species. Incubation times can range from 14 to 30 days depending on the species, and is almost always done solely by the hen, although a few involve the male partaking in caring for the eggs and chicks, like the Willow Ptarmigan and Bobwhite Quail.
Forest grouse species and some pheasants flock, but only in autumn and winter, though individuals tolerate each other when they meet. Prairie species are more social, and tundra species (ptarmigans, Lagopus) are the most social, forming flocks of up to 100 in winter. All grouse spend most of their time on the ground, though when alarmed, they may take off in a flurry and go into a long glide. Most species stay within their breeding range all year, but make short seasonal movements; many individuals of the Ptarmigan and Willow Grouse migrate hundreds of kilometres.
Great Argus Argusianus argus – ©Dubi Shapiro
Phasianidae vocalisations, particularly crowing in male pheasants, are a prominent feature of their communication, serving to attract mates, defend territories, and express alarm. These vocalisations, often described as a loud, harsh call similar to a rooster’s crow, are accompanied by visual displays like wing-flapping and tail-fanning. Other sounds include alarm calls, distress calls, and flight calls, each serving a specific purpose in their social interactions and survival. Pheasant calls have been likened to coughs, whereas some species, liken the jungle fowl are more elaborate.
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Number of bird species: 187
(As at August 2025)
The recently compiled (2025) unified AviList avers there to be 187 species of grouse, partridges, pheasants, spurfowl, francolins and allies, in 54 genera in the family Phasianidae. [Three species are currently considered subspecies, but have been considered full species by others and AviList asserts that more research is needed on them.] The species are:
Udzungwa Forest Partridge Xenoperdix udzungwensis
[Rubeho Forest Partridge Xenoperdix (udzungwensis) obscuratus]
Ferruginous Partridge Caloperdix oculeus
Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul
Black Partridge Melanoperdix niger
Hill Partridge Arborophila torqueola
Sichuan Partridge Arborophila rufipectus
Chestnut-breasted Partridge Arborophila mandellii
White-necklaced Partridge Arborophila gingica
Rufous-throated Partridge Arborophila rufogularis
Red-billed Partridge Arborophila rubrirostris
Chestnut-headed Partridge Arborophila cambodiana
[Siamese Partridge Arborophila (cambodiana) diversa]
Hainan Partridge Arborophila ardens
Taiwan Partridge Arborophila crudigularis
White-cheeked Partridge Arborophila atrogularis
Bar-backed Partridge Arborophila brunneopectus
Orange-necked Partridge Arborophila davidi
Red-breasted Partridge Arborophila hyperythra
Malaysian Partridge Arborophila campbelli
Roll’s Partridge Arborophila rolli
Sumatran Partridge Arborophila sumatrana
Chestnut-bellied Partridge Arborophila javanica
Grey-breasted Partridge Arborophila orientalis
Snow Partridge Lerwa lerwa
Blood Pheasant Ithaginis cruentus
Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus
Satyr Tragopan Tragopan satyra
Blyth’s Tragopan Tragopan blythii
Temminck’s Tragopan Tragopan temminckii
Cabot’s Tragopan Tragopan caboti
Verreaux’s Monal-Partridge Tetraophasis obscurus
Szechenyi’s Monal-Partridge Tetraophasis szechenyii
Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus
Sclater’s Monal Lophophorus sclateri
Chinese Monal Lophophorus lhuysii
Long-billed Partridge Rhizothera longirostris
Hose’s Partridge Rhizothera dulitensis
Koklass Pheasant Pucrasia macrolopha
Ocellated Turkey Meleagris ocellata
Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo
Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus
Chinese Grouse Tetrastes sewerzowi
Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia
Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus
Gunnison Grouse Centrocercus minimus
Sooty Grouse Dendragapus fuliginosus
Dusky Grouse Dendragapus obscurus
Sharp-tailed Grouse Tympanuchus phasianellus
Greater Prairie Chicken Tympanuchus cupido
Lesser Prairie Chicken Tympanuchus pallidicinctus
White-tailed Ptarmigan Lagopus leucura
Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta
Red Grouse Lagopus scotia
Willow Ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus
Siberian Grouse Falcipennis falcipennis
Spruce Grouse Canachites canadensis
Black-billed Capercaillie Tetrao urogalloides
Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus
Caucasian Grouse Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi
Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix
Tibetan Partridge Perdix hodgsoniae
Daurian Partridge Perdix dauurica
Grey Partridge Perdix perdix
Copper Pheasant Syrmaticus soemmerringii
Reeves’s Pheasant Syrmaticus reevesii
Mikado Pheasant Syrmaticus mikado
Elliot’s Pheasant Syrmaticus ellioti
Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant Syrmaticus humiae
Golden Pheasant Chrysolophus pictus
Lady Amherst’s Pheasant Chrysolophus amherstiae
Green Pheasant Phasianus versicolor
Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
Cheer Pheasant Catreus wallichii
Tibetan Eared Pheasant Crossoptilon harmani
White Eared Pheasant Crossoptilon crossoptilon
Brown Eared Pheasant Crossoptilon mantchuricum
Blue Eared Pheasant Crossoptilon auritum
Edwards’s Pheasant Lophura edwardsi
Swinhoe’s Pheasant Lophura swinhoii
Bulwer’s Pheasant Lophura bulweri
Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos
Silver Pheasant Lophura nycthemera
Crestless Fireback Lophura erythrophthalma
Bornean Crestless Fireback Lophura pyronota
Siamese Fireback Lophura diardi
Malayan Crestless Fireback Lophura rufa
Salvadori’s Pheasant Lophura inornata
[Hoogerwerf’s Pheasant Lophura (inornata) hoogerwerfi]
Crested Fireback Lophura ignita
Great Argus Argusianus argus
Vietnamese Crested Argus Rheinardia ocellata
Malayan Crested Argus Rheinardia nigrescens
Congo Peafowl Afropavo congensis
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
Green Peafowl Pavo muticus
Green-legged Partridge Tropicoperdix chloropus
Chestnut-necklaced Partridge Tropicoperdix charltonii
Sabah Partridge Tropicoperdix graydoni
Crimson-headed Partridge Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Red Spurfowl Galloperdix spadicea
Painted Spurfowl Galloperdix lunulata
Sri Lanka Spurfowl Galloperdix bicalcarata
Palawan Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron napoleonis
Bornean Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron schleiermacheri
Malayan Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron malacense
Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron germaini
Hainan Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron katsumatae
Grey Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron bicalcaratum
Mountain Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron inopinatum
Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron chalcurum
Mountain Bamboo Partridge Bambusicola fytchii
Chinese Bamboo Partridge Bambusicola thoracicus
Taiwan Bamboo Partridge Bambusicola sonorivox
Green Junglefowl Gallus varius
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii
Sri Lanka Junglefowl Gallus lafayettii
Latham’s Francolin Peliperdix lathami
Coqui Francolin Campocolinus coqui
White-throated Francolin Campocolinus albogularis
Schlegel’s Francolin Campocolinus schlegelii
Ring-necked Francolin Scleroptila streptophora
Red-winged Francolin Scleroptila levaillantii
Finsch’s Francolin Scleroptila finschi
Moorland Francolin Scleroptila psilolaema
Elgon Francolin Scleroptila elgonensis
Grey-winged Francolin Scleroptila afra
Orange River Francolin Scleroptila gutturalis
Shelley’s Francolin Scleroptila shelleyi
Whyte’s Francolin Scleroptila whytei
Crested Francolin Ortygornis sephaena
Swamp Francolin Ortygornis gularis
Grey Francolin Ortygornis pondicerianus
Chinese Francolin Francolinus pintadeanus
Painted Francolin Francolinus pictus
Black Francolin Francolinus francolinus
Tibetan Snowcock Tetraogallus tibetanus
Altai Snowcock Tetraogallus altaicus
Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus
Caspian Snowcock Tetraogallus caspius
Himalayan Snowcock Tetraogallus himalayensis
See-see Partridge Ammoperdix griseogularis
Sand Partridge Ammoperdix heyi
Brown Quail Synoicus ypsilophora
Snow Mountain Quail Synoicus monorthonyx
King Quail Synoicus chinensis
Blue Quail Synoicus adansonii
Madagascan Partridge Margaroperdix madagarensis
Japanese Quail Coturnix japonica
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix
Rain Quail Coturnix coromandelica
Harlequin Quail Coturnix delegorguei
New Zealand Quail Coturnix novaezelandiae
Stubble Quail Coturnix pectoralis
Barbary Partridge Alectoris barbara
Arabian Partridge Alectoris melanocephala
Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa
Chukar Partridge Alectoris chukar
Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca
Philby’s Partridge Alectoris philbyi
Przevalski’s Partridge Alectoris magna
Himalayan Quail Ophrysia superciliosa
Jungle Bush Quail Perdicula asiatica
Rock Bush Quail Perdicula argoondah
Painted Bush Quail Perdicula erythrorhyncha
Manipur Bush Quail Perdicula manipurensis
Hartlaub’s Spurfowl Pternistis hartlaubi
Handsome Francolin Pternistis nobilis
Mount Cameroon Francolin Pternistis camerunensis
Chestnut-naped Francolin Pternistis castaneicollis
Erckel’s Francolin Pternistis erckelii
Djibouti Francolin Pternistis ochropectus
Swierstra’s Francolin Pternistis swierstrai
Ahanta Francolin Pternistis ahantensis
Grey-striped Francolin Pternistis griseostriatus
Jackson’s Francolin Pternistis jacksoni
Cape Spurfowl Pternistis capensis
Red-billed Spurfowl Pternistis adspersus
Natal Spurfowl Pternistis natalensis
Hildebrandt’s Francolin Pternistis hildebrandti
Double-spurred Francolin Pternistis bicalcaratus
Heuglin’s Francolin Pternistis icterorhynchus
Scaly Francolin Pternistis squamatus
Harwood’s Francolin Pternistis harwoodi
Clapperton’s Francolin Pternistis clappertoni
Swainson’s Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii
Yellow-necked Spurfowl Pternistis leucoscepus
Grey-breasted Spurfowl Pternistis rufopictus
Red-necked Spurfowl Pternistis afer
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Monograph of the Pheasants
| By Alain Hennache & Michel Ottaviani | World Pheasant Association | 2020 | Hardback | 455 pages, 150 colour photos, 19 distribution maps | ISBN: 9780906864548 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Pheasants, Partridges & Grouse
| (Including Buttonquails, Sandgrouse and Allies) | By Steve Madge & Phil McGowan | Helm | 2002 | Hardback | 488 pages, 72 col plates, 257 maps | ISBN: 9780713639667 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
Sage Grouse - Icon of the West
| By Noppadol Paothong & Kathy Love | Noppadol Paothong | 2017 | Hardback | 180 pages, colour photos | ISBN: 9780984000739 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
The Black Grouse
| By Patrick Laurie | Merlin Unwin Books | 2012 | Hardback | 224 pages, 34 colour & 54 b/w illustrations, 4 colour distribution maps | ISBN: 9781906122430 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
The North American Grouse
| Their Biology and Behavior | By Paul A Johnsgard | Zea Books | Paperback | 175 pages, 38 colour photos, 37 b/w illustrations, 16 b/w distribution maps | ISBN: 9781609620875 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
The North American Quails, Partridges, and Pheasants
| Their Biology and Behavior | By Paul A Johnsgard | Zea Books | 2017 | Paperback | 131 pages, colour photos, b/w illustrations, b/w distribution maps | ISBN: 9781609621179 Buy this book from NHBS.com -
True Pheasants - A Noble Quarry
| By James Pfarr | Hancock House | 2012 |n Hardback | 248 pages, 266 colour photos, 50 colour illustrations | ISBN: 9780888397027 Buy this book from NHBS.com
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Phasianidae
Family AccountPhasianidae is a family of heavy, ground-living birds, which includes pheasants, grouse, partridges, junglefowl, chickens, turkeys, Old World quail, and... -
Phasianidae
Family AccountIn some ways, the Phasianidae must rank as one of the most important bird families - one of its number, the Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus was domesticated around 5,000 years ago, giving rise to the chicken, of which there are now probably at least four for every human on the planet, making it the most numerous bird globally....
Given the number of species in this family, Fatbirder does not provide quick links to all of them. However, the entries below do include links to representatives of the largest genera and some of the most often encountered, iconic or sought-after species.
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Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix
Species AccountThe black grouse or blackgame or blackcock (Tetrao tetrix) is a large game bird in the grouse family. It is a sedentary species, breeding across northern Eurasia in moorland and bog areas near to woodland, mostly boreal. The black grouse is closely related to the Caucasian grouse. -
Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix
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Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix
Species AccountBlack Grouse Lyrurus tetrix has most recently been assessed for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2024. Lyrurus tetrix is listed as Least Concern. -
Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix
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Bornean Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron schleiermacheri
Species AccountInhabits primary lowland and hill forest, favoring areas with ridges. Typically quiet; occasionally gives loud, harsh calls. -
Bornean Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron schleiermacheri
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Bornean Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron schleiermacheri
Species AccountThe Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) is a medium-sized pheasant. -
Bulwer’s Pheasant Lophura bulweri
Species AccountUncommon, medium-sized pheasant. Male is almost unbelievable-looking; an immense fan of a snow-white tail sticks out of a rotund, coal-black body. -
Bulwer’s Pheasant Lophura bulweri
Species AccountThe white-tailed wattled pheasant is a Southeast Asian bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the forests of Borneo. -
Bulwer’s Pheasant Lophura bulweri
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Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus
Species AccountLarge and heavily-built gamebird of the Caucasus Mountains. Grayish overall, with a whitish face and throat. Also note coarse rusty-brown-and-white streaking. -
Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus
Species AccountThe Caucasian snowcock (Tetraogallus caucasicus) is a snowcock in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. -
Caucasian Snowcock Tetraogallus caucasicus
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Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
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Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
Species AccountThe common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), ring-necked pheasant, or blue-headed pheasant, is a bird in the pheasant family (Phasianidae). -
Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
Species AccountA large, long-tailed gamebird. Males have rich chestnut, golden-brown & black markings on body and tail, with a dark green head and red face wattling. -
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix
Species AccountThe common quail (Coturnix coturnix) is a small ground-nesting game bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. Coturnix is the Latin for this species. -
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix
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Common Quail Coturnix coturnix
Species AccountCommon Quail Coturnix coturnix Small pear-shaped gamebird. Breeds in taller grassland and grain fields from western Europe east to central Asia... -
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix
Species AccountThe common quail (Coturnix coturnix) or European quail is a small ground-nesting game bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. -
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix
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Crested Francolin Ortygornis sephaena
Species AccountA medium-sized buff-brown francolin with an occasionally-raised bushy crest. There is a broad “string-of-pearls” collar around the white throat. -
Crested Francolin Ortygornis sephaena
Species AccountThe crested francolin (Ortygornis sephaena) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. It is found in southern Africa. -
Crested Francolin Ortygornis sephaena
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Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul
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Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul
Species AccountThe crested partridge (Rollulus rouloul), also known as the crested wood partridge, roul-roul, red-crowned wood partridge, green wood quail, and green wood... -
Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul
Species AccountMale has a glossy black body and bristly reddish pompom crest. Female is moss-green with warm cinnamon-brown wings. -
Crimson-headed Partridge Haematortyx sanguiniceps
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Crimson-headed Partridge Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Species AccountUnmistakable black partridge with a bright red head (hence the alternative name, “Bloodhead”). -
Crimson-headed Partridge Haematortyx sanguiniceps
Species AccountThe crimson-headed partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) is a species of bird in the pheasant, partridge, and francolin family Phasianidae. -
Djibouti Francolin Francolinus ochropectus
Species AccountThe Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus) is one of over forty species of francolins, a group of birds in the Phasianidae family. It is critically endangered and found only in Djibouti, a nation in the Horn of Africa. -
Djibouti Francolin Francolinus ochropectus
Species AccountDjibouti Spurfowl Pternistis ochropectus has most recently been assessed for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2018. Pternistis ochropectus is listed as Critically Endangered under criteria B2ab(i,ii,iii,v). -
Djibouti Francolin Pternistis ochropectus
Species AccountAttractive francolin that is critically endangered and confined to a corner of Djibouti. -
Golden Pheasant Chrysolophus pictus
Species AccountThe golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant, is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) -
Golden Pheasant Chrysolophus pictus
Species AccountA smaller bird than their more familiar counterpart, the Pheasant. The male's colourful appearance – a yellow crown and lower back, dark wings and upper neck. -
Golden Pheasant Chrysolophus pictus
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Great Argus Argusianus argus
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Great Argus Argusianus argus
Species AccountThe great argus (Argusianus argus), or greater argus, is a large species of pheasant from Southeast Asia. -
Great Argus Argusianus argus
Species AccountInhabits lowland to foothill forests with a relatively thin understory and mature trees, from which the male's lovelorn-sounding courtship call “kow-WOW” -
Greater Prairie Chicken Tympanuchus cupido
Species AccountPlump, chickenlike bird found in grasslands. Body and wings entirely barred brown with paler buffy throat. -
Greater Prairie Chicken Tympanuchus cupido
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Greater Prairie Chicken Tympanuchus cupido
Species AccountThe greater prairie-chicken or pinnated grouse (Tympanuchus cupido), sometimes called a boomer, is a large bird in the grouse family. -
Grey Partridge Perdix perdix
Species AccountThe grey partridge (Perdix perdix) is a bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. -
Grey Partridge Perdix perdix
Species AccountThe Grey Partridge is a medium-sized bird with a distinctive orange face. It flies with whirring wings and occasional glides, showing a chestnut tail. -
Grey Partridge Perdix perdix
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Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus
Species AccountFound in Himalayan hill forest, typically in areas with extensive rhododendron and bamboo-dominated understory. -
Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus
Species AccountThe Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus), also called Impeyan monal and Impeyan pheasant, is a pheasant native to Himalayan forests and shrublands -
Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus
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Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
Species AccountAn unmistakable, large ground bird. The unmistakable iridescent blue male spreads out its ornamental upper tail feathers when courting females. -
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
Species AccountThe Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also known as the common peafowl, or blue peafowl, is a species of peafowl native to the Indian subcontinent. -
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
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King Quail Synoicus chinensis
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King Quail Synoicus chinensis
Species AccountTiny, round quail of lowland plains, grassy hillsides, and farmland. Generally uncommon and often glimpsed only briefly as it flushes from almost underfoot. -
King Quail Synoicus chinensis
Species AccountThe king quail (Synoicus chinensis), also known as the blue-breasted quail, Asian blue quail, Chinese painted quail, or Chung-Chi, is a species of Old World -
Ocellated Turkey Meleagris ocellata
Species AccountLarge, distinctive, spectacular gamebird of tropical forest, brushy fields, and adjacent clearings. Rarely seen away from protected areas. -
Ocellated Turkey Meleagris ocellata
Species AccountThe ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of turkey residing primarily in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, as well as in parts of Belize and... -
Ocellated Turkey Meleagris ocellata
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Painted Bush Quail :Perdicula erythrorhyncha
Species AccountAttractive and strikingly marked quail with a red bill and legs. Endemic to peninsular India. -
Painted Bush Quail :Perdicula erythrorhyncha
Species AccountThe painted bush quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha) is a species of quail found in the hill forests of India. They move in small coveys on hillsides. -
Painted Bush Quail :Perdicula erythrorhyncha
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Palawan Peacock-pheasant Polyplectron napoleonis
Species AccountA large, spectacular ground bird of forest on Palawan with a fairly long tail and a crest. Female is entirely brown with a pale face. -
Palawan Peacock-pheasant Polyplectron napoleonis
Species AccountThe Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a medium-sized (up to 50 cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae. -
Palawan Peacock-pheasant Polyplectron napoleonis
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Red Grouse Lagopus scotia
Species AccountRed Grouse inhabit heather moorland and are often flushed from cover before being seen; as they depart on whirring wings they may call 'go back go back'. -
Red Grouse Lagopus scotia
Species AccountThe red grouse is a medium-sized game bird with a plump body, short black tail and slightly hooked beak. Red grouse have reddish-brown plumage and white legs. The most distinguishing feature is a bright red comb (less intense on the females) over the eye which is often visible above a carpet of heather, where they are commonly found. -
Red Grouse Lagopus scotia
Species AccountThe red grouse (Lagopus scotica) is a medium-sized bird of the grouse family which is found in heather moorland in Great Britain and Ireland. -
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
Species AccountThis “original chicken” is smaller than its domestic descendants, and is widespread throughout South and Southeast Asia; can also be found as an introduced... -
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
Species AccountThe red junglefowl (Gallus gallus), also known as the Indian red junglefowl is a species of tropical, predominantly terrestrial bird in the fowl and... -
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
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Red Spurfowl Galloperdix spadicea
Species AccountSlightly smaller than a domestic chicken, but longer bodied and reddish in color. Females have more barring on the upperparts than males. -
Red Spurfowl Galloperdix spadicea
Species AccountThe red spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea) is a member of the pheasant family and is endemic to India. It is a bird of forests, and is quite secretive despite its size. -
Red Spurfowl Galloperdix spadicea
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Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa
Species AccountThe red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds.... -
Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa
Species AccountIt has a large white chin and throat patch, bordered with black. It has a greyish body with bold black stripes on its lower sides and a chestnut-sided tail. -
Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa
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Reeves’s Pheasant Syrmaticus reevesii
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Reeves’s Pheasant Syrmaticus reevesii
Species AccountReeves's pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii) is a large pheasant within the genus Syrmaticus. It is endemic to China. -
Reeves’s Pheasant Syrmaticus reevesii
Species AccountA large terrestrial bird of hill forests. Male has very long black-and-white tail and is strikingly patterned: appears crafted out of black-edged gold and... -
Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta
Species AccountPlump chickenlike bird found in rocky tundra and alpine summits. Plumage changes strikingly throughout the year -
Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta
Species AccountThe rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) is a medium-sized game bird in the grouse family. It is known simply as the ptarmigan in Europe. -
Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta
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Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus
Species AccountLarge turkeylike bird found in extensive areas of sagebrush. Both sexes gray overall with very fine patterning, black belly, and long pointed tail. -
Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus
Species AccountThe greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), also known as the sagehen, is the largest grouse in North America. -
Sage Grouse Centrocercus urophasianus
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Shelley’s Francolin Scleroptila shelleyi
Species AccountMedium-sized, beautifully-patterned francolin. Shows rufous patches in the wings in flight. Found on the ground in areas with thick grass. -
Shelley’s Francolin Scleroptila shelleyi
Species AccountShelley's francolin (Scleroptila shelleyi) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae. -
Shelley’s Francolin Scleroptila shelleyi
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Swainson’s Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii
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Swainson’s Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii
Species AccountSwainson's spurfowl or Swainson's francolin (Pternistis swainsonii) is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae which is native to southern Africa. -
Swainson’s Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii
Species AccountA large brown francolin with some darker streaks, dark blackish legs, and a distinctive bare red face and throat. It frequents grasslands and savannas. -
Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus
Species AccountThe western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie. -
Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus
Species AccountA huge woodland grouse, the large black males are unmistakable. They spend a lot of time feeding on the ground but may also be found in trees... -
Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus
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Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus
Species AccountWestern Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus A large, short-tailed pheasant. Male appears mostly dark with prominent white dots all over. -
Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus
Species AccountThe western tragopan or western horned tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) is a medium-sized brightly plumed pheasant found along the range of Himalayas. -
Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus
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White-necklaced Partridge Arborophila gingica
Species AccountStriking small game bird of heavily forested hills and mountains. Typically shy and difficult to see in the dark understory, but its loud, haunting song... -
White-necklaced Partridge Arborophila gingica
Species AccountThe white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica), also known as the collared partridge or Rickett's hill-partridge, is a species of bird in the family... -
White-necklaced Partridge Arborophila gingica
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Willow Ptarmigan (Willow Grouse) Lagopus lagopus
Species AccountThe willow ptarmigan (/ˈtɑːr mᵻ ɡən/) (Lagopus lagopus) is a bird in the grouse subfamily Tetraoninae of the pheasant family Phasianidae. -
Willow Ptarmigan (Willow Grouse) Lagopus lagopus
Species AccountA typical bird of the arctic tundra, the Willow Ptarmigan is the largest and most numerous of the three ptarmigan species. -
Willow Ptarmigan (Willow Grouse) Lagopus lagopus
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