Order: CHICKEN-LIKE BIRDS (GALLIFORMES ORDER)
Family: PHEASANTS, GROUSE AND RELATIVES (PHASIANIDAE)

Included in ABA Region.

This species is introduced to North America from Eurasia for hunting, they are widespread in open space and grassy lands, . Best time to see them is early morning and possibly before sunset. They are somewhat secretive, they will run fast once spotted, Best way to photograph them is from a car to stay hidden, .