Pheasants and Grouse
Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae
The Phasianidae is a family of birds which consists of the pheasants and their allies; the grouse are sometimes considered to make up a separate family, the Tetraonidae. 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 180 species world wide and 4 species in Korea.
- Japanese Quail Coturnix japonica
- Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
- Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix
- Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia
Read more about this topic: List Of Non-passerine Birds Of Korea
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