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 including the partridges, grouse, turkeys, and old world quail. 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. There are 6 Iowa species.
- Gray Partridge, Perdix perdix (I)
- Ring-necked Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (I)
- Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus
- Sharp-tailed Grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus (A)
- Greater Prairie-Chicken, Tympanuchus cupido
- Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Iowa
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