Galliformes Collection (page 15)

Ammoperdix heyi, sand partridge
Sand partridge egg specimens

Syrmaticus reevesil, reeves pheasant
Reeves pheasant egg specimens

Tetraogallus caspius, caspian snowcock
Four Caspian Snowcock egg specimens

Ammoperdix griseogularis, see-see partridge
Ten see-see partridge egg specimens

Alectoris graeca, rock partridge
Four rock partridge egg specimens

Francolinus pondicerianus, grey francolin
Five grey francolin egg specimens

Francolinus francolinus, black francolin
Four Black Francolin egg specimens

Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi, caucasian black grouse
Caucasian black grouse egg specimens

Francolinus bicalcaratus, double-spurred francolin
Three Double-spurred francolin egg specimens

Chrysolophus amherstiae, Lady Amhersts pheasant
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Papilio orithya, American peacock butterfly
An illustration of a peacock butterfly (upper and under side shown). Taken from Insects of Georgia by John Abbot (1751-1840)

Lophophorus lhuysii, Chinese monal

Chrysolophus amherstiae, Lady Amhersts pheasant
Plate 64 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Argusianus argus grayi, great argus
Plate 12 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Pavo muticus, green peafowl
Plate 5 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Tetrao urogallus, western capercaillie
Plate 248, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Europe, Vol. 4 (1832-1837)

Dendragapus obscurus, blue grouse
Plate 361 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Lagopus muta, rock ptarmigan

Centrocercus urophasianus, greater sage grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus, sharp-tailed grouse
Plate 382 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Circus cyaneus, hen harrier
Plate 356 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Colinus cristatus, crested bobwhite, Oreortyx pictus, mounta
Plate 423 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Lagopus muta, rock ptarmigan, Lagopus leucura, white-tailed
Plate 418 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Gallus gallus, red junglefowl egg
The egg of a red junglefowl (gallus gallus). Specimen held in the Natural History Museum at Tring

Francolinus schlegeli, Schlegels Francolin
Watercolour by Henry Jones (c. 1920)

Phasianus colchicus, common pheasant
Watercolour by Frederick William Frohawk (1930). From Birds The Art of Ornithology by Jonathan Elphick, 2004

Fancolinus nobilis, handsome francolin breast feathers
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ldof (c. 1934)

Catreus wallichii, cheer pheasant
Watercolour by Rajman Singh (c. 1856-64)

Pucrasia macrolopha, koklass pheasant
Watercolour by Rajman Singh (c. 1856-64)

Dodo, peacocks and turkeys
Plate XXVII from Francies Willughbys ornithologi libri tres : in quibus Aves omnes hactenus cognit... describuntur... Totum opus recognovit, di gessit, supplevit J. Raius, &c, 1676

Profile of a well camouflaged Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

A Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) looks out above thick foliage of the Rainforest in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Common loon, Gavia immer, Haliburton, Ontario

Crested Francolin - foraging - Eastern and southern Africa, west through Botswana to northern Namibia
ASW-4845 Crested Francolin - foraging Sirheni, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Dendroperdix sephaena Eastern and southern Africa, west through Botswana to northern Namibia. Sirheni, Alan J. S

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"Galliformes: A Diverse Avian Family" The world of a fascinating one, encompassing a wide range of beautiful and intriguing bird species. From the vibrant Inachis io, also known as the peacock butterfly, to the charismatic Callipepla californica or Californian quail, these birds never fail to captivate us with their unique characteristics. In the wilds of Finland, we witness an awe-inspiring scene as a Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) skillfully plucks a Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus). This encounter showcases nature's raw power and reminds us of the delicate balance between predator and prey. Meanwhile, in snowy landscapes across Finland and Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, male Willow Grouse proudly perch on snow-covered terrain. Their resilience against harsh conditions is truly remarkable. Venturing further south to India, we are enchanted by the Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) displaying its magnificent feathers. The captivating dance performed by this captive bird leaves us in awe of its beauty. Across oceans to New Zealand, we discover the charming New Zealand Quail Koreke - both male and female exemplifying their distinct features that make them stand out among other Galliformes species. Heading westward to Baggs, Wyoming in the USA, male Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urphasianus) engage in an elaborate courtship display. Their intricate movements serve as a testament to their dedication towards attracting mates during breeding season. In China resides Phasianus colchicus decollatus or common Chinese ringless pheasant - showcasing yet another variation within this diverse family. Its plumage detail reveals stunning patterns that add vibrancy to any landscape it inhabits. As dawn breaks over picturesque landscapes worldwide.