Pheasants and Partridges
- Vinodh Ve
- Oct 6, 2017
- 1 min read
Pheasants and Partridges Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae
The Phasianidae are a family of terrestrial birds which consists of quails, partridges, snowcocks, francolins, spurfowl, tragopans, monals, pheasants, peafowls and jungle fowls. In general, they are plump (although they vary in size) and have broad, relatively short wings.
Usually birds of this family are shy & elusive, and prefers to retreat when approached, as they predominantly spend their time on land.
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