Pheasants & Grouse in England
6 species matching this filter.
England is home to six species of pheasants and grouse, a diverse group of ground-dwelling birds found across habitats ranging from upland moorlands to lowland farmland. Notable species include the Red Grouse, an iconic bird of the heather-clad moors of northern England, and the Grey Partridge, once abundant across arable landscapes but now sadly in decline. Introduced species such as the Common Pheasant and Red-legged Partridge are widespread, while the Black Grouse and Common Quail remain elusive highlights for keen birdwatchers.
Black Grouse
Lyrurus tetrixLC
A rare and declining resident confined to moorland edges in northern England. Males display at traditional lekking sites in early spring.
Year-round
Common Pheasant
Phasianus colchicusLC
An abundant resident of farmland, woodland edges and hedgerows. Millions are released annually for shooting, making it one of England's most numerous birds.
Year-round
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnixLC
A rare summer breeder, heard far more often than seen, delivering its distinctive 'wet-my-lips' call from arable fields between May and August.
May–Aug
Grey Partridge
Perdix perdixLC
An uncommon and declining resident of arable farmland. Once widespread, it has suffered badly from agricultural intensification.
Year-round
Red Grouse
Lagopus lagopus scoticaLC
A resident grouse of northern moorland and heather-clad uplands. Iconic in the Pennines and North York Moors, closely tied to managed heather habitat.
Year-round
Red-legged Partridge
Alectoris rufaNT
An introduced resident most common on farmland in eastern and southern England. Often seen in small coveys along field margins and tracks.
Year-round