Quails, Partridges and Francolins of the World by Paul A. Johnsgard
This companion volume to the author's Pheasants of the World describes three times as many species. 127 colour plates - mostly by Henry Jones - illustrate all of the species in the group. The descriptions cover biology, ecology, development, behaviour, taxonomy, and zoogeographic aspects. Readership: Ornithologists, aviculturists, sportsmen (hunting quail/partridge), ecologists, conservationists.