Galliformes Collection (page 2)

Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) peacock walking and displaying feathers, Yala National Park, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

RF - Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) among heather. Scotland. August

Female Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) portrait Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, April

Red grouse {Lagopus lagopus scoticus} on heather moorland, Derwent Edge, Peak District National Park, UK, September

Male peacock (Pavo cristatus) displaying his ocellated tail feathers

A male Argus Pheasant, or Great Argus, displaying his wing and tail feathers before a female, London Zoo
3435344 A male Argus Pheasant, or Great Argus, displaying his wing and tail feathers before a female, London Zoo, January 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Peacock, Historiae Animalium, 16th Century Gesner believes that the peacock was domesticated in very ancient times, noting that the Greeks imported them from barbarian tribes

Male Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus) displaying feathers, Ranthambore NP, Rajasthan, India

Male Black grouse (Tetrao / Lyrurus tetrix) displaying at lek. Kuusamo, Finland, April

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) males at lek, Utajarvi, Finland, April

Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) male displaying on lek. Fort Pierre National Grassland, South Dakota, USA. When displaying

Male Black grouse (Tetrao / Lyrurus tetrix) in flight. Kuusamo, Finland, April

Mikado pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) male, close up photo, Taiwan

TemminckAśs tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male during courtship display
Temminck's tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male during courtship display, showing red-blue lappets. Tibet, China

Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) male displaying with bokeh effect in the foreground, Liminka, Finland, March

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male displaying in early spring, in light snow, New York, USA

Domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male, close up of iridescence on feathers, France

Grey peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong, Yunnan, China

Temmincks tragopan pheasant (Tragopan temminckii) Chongqing region, Sichuan, China

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) male and female, Yangxian nature reserve, Shaanxi, China

Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong, Yunnan, China

Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) resting in snow, Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. March

Indian peafowl or blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus) Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

RF - Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male peforming flutter jump display on lek, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK.May (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Temmincks tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Sichuan province, China

Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) in snowy landscape, Utsjoki, Finland, February

Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia) in snow covered trees, Suomussalmi, Finland, January

Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in flight, Utsjoki, Finland, April

Close up of feathers of cock Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Great curassow (Crax rubra), Costa Rica

Temmincks tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male bird walking throught the forest of Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) male walking through the forest, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China. Endemic species for China

Temmincks tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male bird walking throught the forest of Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) male jumping, Yangxian Biosphere Reserve, Shaanxi, China

Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) walking on ground through a forest in Hong Bung He, Dehong, Yunnan, China

Grey peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) close up of the feathers, Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, April

Two Blood pheasant birds (Ithaginis cruentus) males Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China. October

Tibetan partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) near Yushu, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Crested partridge (Rollulus rouloul) female. Captive in UK

Golden pheasant 1+Chrysolophus pictus+2 male jumping, Yangxian Biosphere Reserve, Shaanxi, China

Blood pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus) male, Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China, October

A vertical portrait of a male Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) standing and displaying in grass in Yangxian Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China, September

Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) flock in flight, Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. March

Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) male calling at lek, with female, Tver, Russia. May

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) males fighting at lek in the snow, Tver, Russia. April

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) males in winter, Tver, Russia. April

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) resting on large Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India

Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar), Himalaya, Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India

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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.