Galliformes Collection

Inachis io, peacock butterfly
Plate 23 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Callipepla californica, Californian quail
Plate 413 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

Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) peacock displaying feathers, captive, occurs in South Asia

Silhouette of Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus) perched in a tree at dawn. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) male perched on snow, Finland, March. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

New Zealand Quail Koreke (male and female)
New Zealand Quail Koreke, Coturnix novaeseelandiae (male and female). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 24 Date: 1888

Male Sage Grouse {Centrocercus urphasianus} courtship display, Baggs, Wyoming, USA

Phasianus colchicus decollatus, common (Chinese ringless) ph
Plate 57 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) plucking a Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) Liminka, Finland, March

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) male perched on branch, Uttarakhand, India

Capercaillie -Tetrao urogallus-, Brixental, Tyrol, Austria

Motacilla alba, white wagtail
Plate 2 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pavo cristalus, peacock
Specimen on display in Gallery 40 at the Natural History Museum, London

Inachis io, peacock butterfly
Plate 23 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) male on snowy ridge on Cairngorm mountain, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March

Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), plumage detail. UK, March

Perdix perdix, grey partridge
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

A Malayan forest, with its characteristic birds
Plate 9 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Inachis io Linneaus, peacock butterfly
Close up of wing of peacock butterfly from the family Nymphalida. Magnified wing detail from specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Close-up of a red leg partridge (Alectoris Rufa)
Zoology: Birds - Galliformes - Red Leg Partridge (Alectoris Rufa). Art work

Lady Amhersts pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) Kanding, Sichuan, China

Pheasant -Phasianus colchicus-, hen, Lower Austria, Austria

Rock Ptarmigan, during winter in the tundra of Svalbard in Van Mijenfjorden National Park. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

Rock Ptarmigan, during winter in the tundra of Svalbard in Van Mijenfjorden National Park. Arctic Region, Scandinavia, Norway, Svalbard

Lady Amhersts pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) male displaying, Kanding, Sichuan, China. April

Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) portrait, Inari, Finland, September

California quail (Callipepla californica), male emerging from behind snowbank in winter, Mono Lake Basin, California, USA

Red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) with chicks, Vendee, France, June

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) male displaying in rain, Kuusamo, Finland. March

Male Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) standing on grass in display plumage. Kew Gardens, England, UK. March

Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), male at lek, Finland, April

Willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) two in flight, Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. May

Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Tver, Russia. May

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) displaying at a lek in snow, Tver, Russia. April

Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) male on snow drift, Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia. March

Lady Amhersts pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) male walking on ground in Baihualing, Gaoligongshan, Yunnan, China

Chuckar partridge (Alectoris chukar) among red flowers, Pamyr, Tajikistan. April

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) displaying to female pheasants at Yangxian Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China, September

Red jungle fowl (Gallus gallus) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, April

Silver pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) walking over a big branch in Hong Bung He, Dehong, Yunnan, China

Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) male calling, East Frisian Islands, Wittbulten National Park. Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany, June

Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in profile. Scotland, UK, March

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) adult male displaying in pine forest. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, February

Capercailie (Tetrao urogallus) male displaying from branch of Scots pine tree. Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, March

Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male in flight, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April

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

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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.