Pheasants & Grouse in United Kingdom
6 species matching this filter.
The United Kingdom is home to six species of pheasants and grouse, a diverse group of ground-dwelling birds found across habitats ranging from heather-clad moorlands to lowland farmland. Notable species include the Red Grouse, an iconic bird of the Scottish and northern English uplands found nowhere else in the world as a distinct subspecies, and the Grey Partridge, a once-common farmland bird now in serious decline. Introduced species such as the Common Pheasant and Red-legged Partridge are widespread, while the elusive Common Quail and the striking Black Grouse add further interest for birdwatchers exploring the British countryside.
Black Grouse
Lyrurus tetrixLC
A rare and declining resident of moorland edges in northern England, Wales, and Scotland. Males display at traditional leks in spring.
Year-round
Common Pheasant
Phasianus colchicusLC
An introduced resident abundant across farmland, woodland edges and hedgerows. Millions are released annually for shooting, making it one of the UK's commonest birds.
Year-round
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnixLC
A rare and elusive summer breeder heard far more often than seen, calling from cereal fields and grasslands.
May–Aug
Grey Partridge
Perdix perdixLC
An uncommon and declining resident of arable farmland. Once widespread, it has suffered greatly from modern farming practices.
Year-round
Red Grouse
Lagopus lagopus scoticaLC
A UK endemic subspecies found on heather moorlands across Scotland, northern England and Wales. Populations are closely managed alongside grouse moor shooting.
Year-round
Red-legged Partridge
Alectoris rufaNT
An introduced resident most common on farmland in lowland England. Often seen in small coveys scurrying across arable fields.
Year-round