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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Sri Lanka spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata)
Information on the Sri Lanka spurfowl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai)
Information on Swierstra's francolin (Francolinus swierstrai) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)
The Scottish race of the ptarmigan is found only in Scotland, and is the only bird in Britain to turn white during winter. This gamebird has... More 40 Images 0 videos
Spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis)
The spruce grouse (Dendragapus canadensis) is a dark, stocky bird of coniferous forests in the northern United States and Canada. The male... More 23 Images 1 Video
Chestnut-necklaced partridge (Arborophila charltonii)
Information on the chestnut-necklaced partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus)
Native to North America, the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) is famed for its elaborate courtship display, which is imitated... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
Information on the koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video
Mountain bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola fytchii)
Information on the mountain bamboo-partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri)
The highly threatened Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri) is a strikingly beautiful but elusive species. The upperparts... More 3 Images 1 Video
Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
Described as recently as 1991, the Udzungwa forest-partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) was discovered by chance when two Danish explorers... More 2 Images 0 videos
Swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis)
The swamp francolin (Francolinus gularis) is a shy, terrestrial game bird belonging to the grouse, partridge and pheasant family (Phasiandae... More 6 Images 0 videos
White-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica)
A beautiful, colourful bird, the male white-necklaced partridge (Arborophila gingica) has a striking white forehead, a black-spotted... More 6 Images 0 videos
Taiwan partridge (Arborophila crudigularis)
Information on the Taiwan partridge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 1 Video
Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)
Information on the golden pheasant is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video
Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis)
Information on the Himalayan snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 6 Images 1 Video
Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)
Information on the kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of... More 46 Images 2 Videos
Crested fireback (Lophura ignita)
Fireback pheasants are widely admired for their impressive facial decorations, which play an important role in courtship displays. The vivid... More 15 Images 3 Videos
Hume’s pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae)
Although closely resembling Elliot’s pheasant (Syrmaticus ellioti), the male of this species can be distinguished by the deep chestnut... More 12 Images 0 videos
Sclater’s monal (Lophophorus sclateri)
Like other monals (Lophophorus spp.), Sclater’s monal is a spectacularly colourful bird, boasting shimmering metallic green, blue, purple... More 3 Images 1 Video
Harwood’s francolin (Francolinus harwoodi)
This rotund, ground-dwelling bird is found only in central and northwest Ethiopia. It has a dark, heavily streaked plumage, black and buff... More 1 Image 0 videos
Djibouti francolin (Francolinus ochropectus)
Information on the Djibouti francolin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
White eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon)
This striking pheasant is snowy white with a conspicuous velvety black crown, a dark bluish-black tail, and bare red facial skin and legs... More 10 Images 1 Video
Chukar (Alectoris chukar)
The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that decorate the wings and the black band... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Crestless fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma)
Like all fireback pheasants, the crestless fireback possesses impressive facial decorations that play an important part in courtship... More 5 Images 2 Videos
Swinhoe’s pheasant (Lophura swinhoii)
The Swinhoe’s pheasant cock is a spectacular bird, boasting a glossy black plumage with brilliant metallic blue lustre, and a bold and... More 6 Images 1 Video
Malaysian peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron malacense)
The plumage is a warm brown colour with distinctive green ocelli (eyelike spots of colour) on the mantle and wings. Displaying males raise... More 24 Images 1 Video
Mountain peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum)
The mountain peacock-pheasant has a dark-grey head and neck, black breast, and chestnut coloured mantle and wings, which are adorned with... More 14 Images 2 Videos
Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii)
The colourful Temminck’s tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) is considered by many to be the most beautiful pheasant in the world. Male... More 31 Images 5 Videos
Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis)
The Palawan peacock-pheasant is notable for the male’s impressive crest and vibrant plumage, which is glossy black with a dazzling metallic... More 20 Images 5 Videos

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