Pheasants, Partridges and Quail
Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
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. 4 of these were introduced for hunting or ornamental purposes but one has now apparently died out.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red-legged Partridge | Alectoris rufa | C resident introduced population |
| Grey Partridge | Perdix perdix | A & C resident breeder and introduction |
| Common Quail | Coturnix coturnix | A breeding summer visitor |
| Common Pheasant | Phasianus colchicus | C resident introduced population |
| Golden Pheasant | Chrysolophus pictus | C resident introduced population |
| Lady Amherst's Pheasant | Chrysolophus amherstiae | C introduced population no longer self-sustaining |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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