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Despite the large number of species within Perdicinae, only a few are well established in our aviaries. This section is an introduction to Perdicinae and their captive management. It is highly recommended for the visitor to advance their knowledge by using the references and further readings recommended on the species sheets. These sheets are only an introduction and if a person is interested in aviculture, please read all available material and books before purchasing your birds.
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Francolins (genus Francolinus)
Francolins, largest genus of the family Phasianidae, with 36 African species
and 5 Asian species. Several authorities have divided the African species
into three genera - Peliperdix, Scleroptila and Pternistis,
but according to Madge & McGowan (2002), these changes are not universally accepted.
African Francolin (Peliperdix)
African Francolin (Pternistis)
African Francolin (Scleroptila)
Asian Francolin (genus Francolinus)
Partridges
Partridges are a medium sized bird and are popular as game birds and generally bred for release for hunting.
Bamboo-Partridges (genus Bambusicola)
Two species found in Asia.
Black Wood Partridge (genus Melanoperdix)
Single species inhabiting forests of Malaysia, Sumatra & Borneo.
Crested Wood or Roul-roul Partridge (genus Rollulus)
Beautiful species native the rainforests of southeast Asia.
Crimson-headed Partridge (genus Haematortyx)
One species endemic to the forests of Borneo.
Ferruginous Partridge (genus Caloperdix)
One species native to southeast Asia.
Grey Partridges or Typical (genus Perdix)
Typical or Grey Partridges, three species native to Europe & Asia.
Hill-Partridges (genus Arborophila)
21 species found in the forests of Asia.
Long-billed Partridge (genus Rhizothera)
One species found in tropical Asia.
Madagascar Partridge (genus Margaroperdix)
Single species that is endemic to Madagascar.
Monal-Partridges (genus Ammoperdix)
Two species found in northeastern Africa & southwest Asia.
Monal-Partridges (genus Tetraophasis)
Two species native to China.
The Rock Partridges (genus Alectoris)
Also known as Red-legged Partridges, seven species found in Europe, Africa
& Asia. One species, the Chukar, has been introduced throughout the world as a game bird.
Snow Partridge (genus Lerwa)
One species found throughout the Himalayas.
Snowcock (genus Tetragallus)
Five species of large partridges found in montane Asia.
Spurfowl (genus Galloperdix)
There are three species found on the Indian subcontinent.
Stone Partridge (genus Ptilopachus)
Single species native to Africa.
Udzungwa Partridge (genus Xenoperdix)
Single species that was first described in the early 1990s in Tanzania.
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