Pheasants, Grouse & Allies
Pheasants, Grouse and Allies are terrestrial species, which feed and nest on the ground. They vary in size.
Characteristics: Generally plump, with broad and relatively short wings.
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae
Given below is a list of Pheasants, Grouse and Allies.
Serial no. |
Common name |
Binomial name |
Status |
---|---|---|---|
1. |
Red grouse |
Lagopus lagopus |
A – resident breeding species |
2. |
Ptarmigan |
Lagopus muta |
A – resident breeding species |
3. |
Capercaillie |
Tetrao urogallus |
C – resident reintroduced population |
4. |
Black grouse |
Lyrurus tetrix |
Tetrao urogallus |
5. |
Grey patridge |
Perdix perdix |
A & C – resident breeder and introduced gamebird |
6. |
Golden pheasant |
Chrysolophus pictus |
C – resident introduced population |
7. |
Lady Amherst’s pheasant |
Chrysolophus amherstiae |
C – introduced population, now believed to be extirpated |
8. |
Pheasant |
Phasianus colchicus |
C – resident introduced population |
9. |
Quail |
Coturnix coturnix |
A – breeding summer visitor |
10. |
Red-legged patridge |
Alectoris rufa |
C– resident introduced population |
List of birds of Great Britain
List of British Birds: List of British Birds provides an insight into the various types of birds that are found all over Great Britain. There are a total of 634 species of birds found in Great Britain as of 13th February 2024. The bird list in Britain is managed by the British Records Committee. In this article, we have provided the list of birds, their common and binomial names and their status. The list covers a list of British birds like Ducks, Geese and Allies, Nightjars, Swifts, Cuckoos, Bustards, Cranes, Grebes, Oystercatchers, Skuas, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers, Stilts and Avocets, Albatrosses name a few.
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