Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Old World Quail
Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
The Phasianidae is a family of birds which consists of the pheasants and their allies. These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump, with broad relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds, or have been domesticated as a food source for humans.
- Chukar, Alectoris chukar (I)
- Gray Francolin, Francolinus pondicerianus (I)
- Black Francolin, Francolinus francolinus (I)
- Erckel's Francolin, Francolinus erckelii (I)
- Japanese Quail, Coturnix japonica (I)
- Red Junglefowl, Gallus gallus (I)
- Kalij Pheasant, Lophura leucomelanos (I)
- Ring-necked Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (I)
- Common Peafowl, Pavo cristatus (I)
- Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo (I)
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