Phasianidae Collection (#4)

Horned Tragopan (Ceriornis satyra), c. 1851-76 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780831 Horned Tragopan (Ceriornis satyra), c.1851-76 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

A near threatened Viellots fireback, or Crested fireback, standing on a branch
3474500 A near threatened Viellots fireback, or Crested fireback, standing on a branch, London Zoo, 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond

A male Argus Pheasant, or Great Argus, displaying his wing and tail feathers
3483818 A male Argus Pheasant, or Great Argus, displaying his wing and tail feathers, while a female stands in front of him, London Zoo, January 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Phasianus mongolicus and Phasianus shawi, 1906-7 (w / c on paper)
780845 Phasianus mongolicus and Phasianus shawi, 1906-7 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Phasianus ussuriensis and Phasianus delocllatus, 1906-7 (w / c on paper)
780878 Phasianus ussuriensis and Phasianus delocllatus, 1906-7 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Caspian Snow-partridge (Tetraogallus caspius), 1852-54 (w / c on paper)
780867 Caspian Snow-partridge (Tetraogallus caspius), 1852-54 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Vieillots Fireback (Euplocamus vieilloti), 1852-54 (w / c on paper)
780874 Vieillots Fireback (Euplocamus vieilloti), 1852-54 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Hardwickes Spur-fowl (Galloperdix lunulata), 1852-54 (w / c on paper)
780866 Hardwickes Spur-fowl (Galloperdix lunulata), 1852-54 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Phasianus Decollatus, 1906-7 (w / c on paper)
780848 Phasianus Decollatus, 1906-7 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Lineated Kaleege (Euplpcamus lineatus), c. 1851-76 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780829 Lineated Kaleege (Euplpcamus lineatus), c.1851-76 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

A male Argus Pheasant / Great Argus courtship display, London Zoo, January 1926 (b / w photo)
3424924 A male Argus Pheasant/Great Argus courtship display, London Zoo, January 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Greek Partridge, illustration from A History of the Birds of Europe Not Observed in the British Isles by Charles Robert
LLM339041 Greek Partridge, illustration from A History of the Birds of Europe Not Observed in the British Isles by Charles Robert Bree (1811-86), published 1867 (colour litho) by English School

Soemmerrings Pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringi), 1852-54 (w / c on paper)
780869 Soemmerrings Pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringi), 1852-54 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Phasianus strauchi, 1906-7 (w / c on paper)
780847 Phasianus strauchi, 1906-7 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Purple Kaleege (Euplocamus horsfieldi), c. 1851-76 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780830 Purple Kaleege (Euplocamus horsfieldi), c.1851-76 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Phasianus vlangali, c. 1896-1921 (w / c on paper)
780876 Phasianus vlangali, c.1896-1921 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Uncertain Genus and species); eZoological Society of London; British

Bar-tailed Pheasant (Phasianus reevesi), 1852-54 (w / c on paper)
780870 Bar-tailed Pheasant (Phasianus reevesi), 1852-54 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Japanese Pheasants, 1865 (w / c on paper)
780859 Japanese Pheasants, 1865 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Phasianus Elegans, 1906-7 (w / c on paper)
780846 Phasianus Elegans, 1906-7 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Phasianus hagenbecki, 1906-7 (w / c on paper)
780839 Phasianus hagenbecki, 1906-7 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Henry (1838-1921); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Swinhoes pheasant (Lophura swinhoii) male, endemic species, Yunlinshan, Taiwan

Swinhoes pheasant (Lophura swinhoii) crossing forest path, Taiwan

Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) cock in wild flower meadow. Suffolk, UK. May

Arabian partridge (Alectoris melanocephala) Al Mughsayl, Oman, November

Black Grouse female (Lyrurus tetrix) perched on frost covered branch, Suomussalmi Finland, January

Argusianus argus, great argus
Detail of a feather from a great argus (Argusianus argus) from the Natural History Museum at Tring

Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) fighting on icem Finland. March

Kaleidoscopic montage of a peacock feather

Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia), Kuusamo, Finland, December

Snow partridge (Lerwa lerwa) flock flying past snowy rockface, in evening light. Jiudingshan Nature Reserve, Mao Country, Sichuan Province, China. November

USA, Sublette County, Wyoming. Male Greater Sage Grouse is caught doing his courtship display on a lek on a snowpack

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Two Greater Sage Grouse males strut in the snow during March. Display is a female courtship display

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Portrait of a male Greater Sage Grouse displaying on a lek in Spring

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Male Greater Sage Grouse struts on a lek in Spring

Picture No. 12478784
Ptarmigan - male in winter plumage - Cairngorms Date:

Picture No. 12478783
Ptarmigan - male in winter plumage - Cairngorms Date:

Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) sheltering under snow laden tree, Inari Kiilopa Finland January

Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) extremely well camouflaged below snow laden tree, Inari Kiilopaa Finland January Highly commended in the Bird category of the Asferico Photography Competition 2017

Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) male on rock in swirling spindrift of snow, Scotland, UK, February. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the BWPA

Red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) male bird walking through the forest of Hong Bung He, Dehong, Yunnan, China

Grey peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum) walking through the forest at Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, April

White eared pheasant (Crossoptilon crossoptilon) male walking in the Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China, October

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) lek with male displaying and females around in winter, Tver, Russia. April

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

Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Tver, Russia. May

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

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Phasianidae, commonly known as the pheasant family, encompasses a diverse range of beautiful and fascinating bird species. From the vibrant Callipepla californica, also known as the Californian quail, to the majestic Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) displaying its mesmerizing feathers in South Asia, these birds captivate us with their unique features. In Liminka, Finland, a Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is captured plucking a Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus), showcasing nature's raw power and predator-prey dynamics. Meanwhile, another male Willow Grouse perches gracefully on snow-covered terrain in Finland during March - an image that epitomizes resilience and adaptation to harsh winter conditions. New Zealand Quail Koreke steals our hearts with its charming presence - both males and females radiating beauty in their own distinctive ways. The Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adds enchantment to snowy ridges on Cairngorm mountain within Scotland's Cairngorms National Park while Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) reveal intricate plumage details that leave us awestruck. Silhouetted against dawn's first light or perched high up in trees like royalty are Common Peafowls (Pavo cristatus), exuding elegance wherever they go. Their close relative Pavo cristalus, commonly referred to as peacock, enchants us further with its resplendent display of iridescent feathers. The RF-Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) male displays his grandeur amidst snow-laden landscapes within Scotland's Cairngorms National Park - a sight that evokes awe and admiration for this magnificent bird.