List of Birds of Great Britain - Pheasants, Partridges and Quail

Pheasants, Partridges and Quail

Order: Galliformes. Family: Phasianidae

These are terrestrial species, feeding and nesting on the ground. They are variable in size but generally plump, with broad and relatively short wings. There are about 155 species worldwide with 6 in Britain. 4 of these were introduced for hunting or ornamental purposes but one has now apparently died out.

Common name Binomial Status
Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa C resident introduced population
Grey Partridge Perdix perdix A & C resident breeder and introduction
Common Quail Coturnix coturnix A breeding summer visitor
Common Pheasant Phasianus colchicus C resident introduced population
Golden Pheasant Chrysolophus pictus C resident introduced population
Lady Amherst's Pheasant Chrysolophus amherstiae C introduced population no longer self-sustaining

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