Phasianidae
Phasianidae is a family of heavy, ground-living birds that includes pheasants, grouse, partridges, junglefowl, chickens, turkeys, Old World quail, and peafowl. This family comprises 185 species across 54 genera. It was previously divided into two subfamilies—Phasianinae and Perdicinae—but recent evidence suggests a better division into Rollulinae and Phasianinae, the latter containing several tribes. While New World quail and guineafowl used to be included, they now belong to separate families. Grouse and turkeys, previously seen as distinct families, are now included in Phasianidae.
Western capercaillie Species Guide
Species Guide: Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)Family: Phasianidae The Western capercaillie, also called the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse or “cock-of-the-woods”; is ...
Black Grouse Species Guide
Species Guide: Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix)Family: Phasianidae The Black Grouse (scientific name Lyrurus tetrix, historically Tetrao tetrix) is a large, stocky game ...
Common Pheasant Species Guide
Species Guide: Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)Family: Phasianidae Appearance Male pheasants exhibit striking bronze plumage, complemented by a red face and ...
Bird Identification: Common Grouse In Europe
Family: PhasianidaeAcross the wild uplands and forests of Europe, several species of grouse can be found. These plump birds, with ...
Common Birds and Their Eggs Explained
Introduction During late spring and early summer, you occasionally come across eggshells and may wonder what species of bird they ...
