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Family Phasianidae
Relatives of the domestic chicken. Members of this family are primarily cursorial. Most movement occurs via walking. Flight is normally over short distances. Phasianids typically forage on the ground for food.
The Phasianidae family
- tend to have short but broad, rounded wings. Capable of explosive take offs; however, flight distances and intervals are short.
- are primarily herbivorous, but will consume insects when available.
- have long toes adapted for scratching for seeds and strong bills adapted to nipping vegetation.
ReferencesElphick, C., Dunning, J. and Sibley, D. 2001. The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior. Alfred Knopf, New York.
Howard, L. 2007. "Phasianidae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. <http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/phasianidae.html>. Accessed October 29, 2009.
National Geographic Society. 1983. Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Kingsport Press, New York.
Howard, L. 2007. "Phasianidae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. <http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/phasianidae.html>. Accessed October 29, 2009.
National Geographic Society. 1983. Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Kingsport Press, New York.
Note: The species listed within this family only represent species for which the Hubbard Collection has specimens. It does not represent all existing species within this family.
