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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.
This special re-print edition of Alfred E.T. Watson's book "The Pheasant" is a treasury of information on the keeping of pheasants, as well as how to hunt and how to prepare them for the table. Written in the early 1890's, this classic text contains nearly 300 pages of information on Pheasants. The book is split into three sections, Natural History of the Pheasant, Shooting the Pheasant and Cookery of the Pheasant. Chapters include The Pheasant in History, The Pheasant of the Woodlands, Freaks and Oddities, Old World Fowling, Poaching in the 19th Century Style, Prince and Peasant - Peer and Pheasant, How To Show Pheasants, How To Kill Pheasants, Wild Bred and Hand Reared Pheasants, Policy and Protection, Landscape and Larder, Cookery of the Pheasant and more. In addition to a large amount of practical historical information, is also included Illustrated with wonderful 19th century prints, drawings and diagrams. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Comprised within this text is an account of the natural history and development of pheasant shooting in Great Britain, including detailed chapters on subjects such as rearing, turning, breeding, and hunting tactics. The perfect book for those with an interest in this most popular of wildfowl, this antique text is both interesting and informative, making it a great addition to collections literature pertaining to the hunting of wildfowl. The chapters contained within this book include: 'The Natural History of the Pheasant', 'Pheasant Breeding: Eggs and Incubation', 'Pheasant Breeding: on The Rearing Field', 'Pheasant Breeding: Turning Pheasants into Covert', 'Pheasant Shooting', and 'Pheasant Shooting Tactics'. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on shooting wildfowl.
Pheasants of the World is an indispensable reference work to guide and stimulate newcomers as well as a valuable refresher for veterans.