Among the most important of all bird groups, pheasants account for the
most abundant domesticated species (the domestic fowl), the most
extensively hunted upland game bird (the common pheasant), and some of
the most spectacularly beautiful of all large birds (the giant argus).
This lavishly illustrated volume gives up-to-date information on the
distribution, status, and biology of all 49 species, with special
attention paid to those that are vulnerable, rare, or threatened.
Including range maps and identification keys, The Pheasants of the
World is a comprehensive reference not only for ornithologists and
conservationists seeking to ensure the survival of the group, but also
for aviculturists and others who want to better understand the nature of
these splendid birds.