Family Phasianidae

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies

9 species from the family Phasianidae.

Typical settings for this family#

Shutter (still)1/500 s
Shutter (action)1/2000 s
Aperturef/5.6–f/8
Size30–110 cm

9 species#

Wild Turkey Wild TurkeyMeleagris gallopavo Ruffed Grouse Ruffed GrouseBonasa umbellus Ring-necked Pheasant Ring-necked PheasantPhasianus colchicus Indian Peafowl Indian PeafowlPavo cristatus Red Junglefowl Red JunglefowlGallus gallus Spruce Grouse Spruce GrouseCanachites canadensis Sooty GrouseDendragapus fuliginosus Dusky Grouse Dusky GrouseDendragapus obscurus Chukar ChukarAlectoris chukar

Field-craft#

  • Lek displays at dawn (spring) — use a blind and arrive before light.
  • Shoot from ground level; game birds flush suddenly, so keep the shutter fast and AF in continuous mode.

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