Pheasants
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. Two species are native to Tasmania, and three commonly domesticated species are feral in King Island.
- Stubble Quail, Coturnix pectoralis
- Brown Quail, Coturnix ypsilophora
- Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus (I)
- Common Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (I)
- Domestic turkey, Meleagris gallopavo (I)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Tasmania