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Pheasants and Partridges

Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae   Links  Pheasants , partridges and quails

These are terrestrial species, feeding and nesting on the ground. They are variable in size but generally plump, with broad and relatively short wings. There are about 155 species worldwide with 6 in Britain.

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Red-Legged Partridge

Alectoris rufa

C

Red-legged Partridge

RSPB

 

Grey Partridge

Perdix perdix

A & C

Grey Partridge

RSPB

 

Quail (Common)

Coturnix coturnix

A

Common Quail

RSPB

 

Pheasant  (Common)

Phasianus colchicus

C

Common Pheasant

RSPB

 

Golden Pheasant

Chrysolophus pictus

C

Golden Pheasant

RSPB

 

Lady Amherst's Pheasant

Chrysolophus amherstiae

C

Lady Amherst's Pheasant

RSPB

 

 

 


By: Keith Park Section: Wildlife Key:
Page Ref: pheasants Topic: Birds  Last Updated: 03/2010
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