Download or read book Partridges, Quails, Francolins, Snowcocks, Guineafowl, and Turkeys written by Richard Anthony Fuller and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2000 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These species, a group of about 150 ground-dwelling gamebird, are found on every continent apart from Antarctica. They live in a wide variety of habitats from tropical forests, high-altitude alpine zones, temperate forests, open country, to desert environment. Although widespread, little is known of the species occurring outside Europe and North America, but several species are considered at grave risk of extinction. Since publication of the first action plan in 1995 a large increase in the amount and quality of conservation work has taken place. This document provides an update on the current situation, identifies the most threatened species with this group, prioritizes conservation action needed, and outlines project briefs for the most urgent cases.