Partridges, Grouse and Turkeys
Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae
The Phasianidae is a family of birds which consists of pheasants, Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys 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.
- Gray Partridge, Perdix perdix (I)
- Ring-necked Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (I)
- Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus
- Spruce Grouse, Falcipennis canadensis
- Willow Ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus
- Rock Ptarmigan, Lagopus muta
- Sharp-tailed Grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus
- Greater Prairie Chicken, Tympanuchus cupido (Ex)
- Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ontario
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