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The World Pheasant Association is a UK registered charity (271203) dedicated to promoting biodiversity conservation by ensuring the survival of pheasants and related birds (the Galliformes), which are the most important group to humans globally. The group includes the wild ancestors of chickens and turkeys as well as birds such as the Indian peafowl, which have huge cultural significance across As

ia. Through our concern for these species, we work to maintain their natural habitats and the cultural values and livelihoods of communities that depend on them.

23/05/2026

Many thanks to Mohebullah Naveed for this wonderful photo of a male and female White Crested Kalij (Lophura leucomelana hamiltoni)

This pheasant is one of 9 recognised subspecies of Kalij pheasant; a bird that is found widely across Asia from Pakistan to western Thailand.

Moheb explains that in many areas of Pakistan wild pheasants are facing serious threats through habitat loss and illegal hunting but that he tries his best to raise awareness among local people about the importance of these amazing birds and their respective ecosystem.

Kalij pheasants are just one species of pheasant that WPA has conducted major conservation work on in Pakistan.

To see more of our conservation work www.pheasant.org.uk

17/05/2026

The WPA is thrilled to share an extraordinary moment in global conservation. After more than twenty years without a confirmed sighting, the Vietnam Pheasant (also known as the Edwards’s pheasant), once native to the dense lowland forests of central Vietnam, is now at the centre of an ambitious international effort to return it to the wild.

This species, likely extinct in its natural habitat, has survived only because a tiny group of birds was brought to Europe in the early 20th century. The World Pheasant Association has been instrumental in supporting these efforts. From that small founder population, zoological institutions and dedicated breeders, many of them WPA members, have spent decades building a healthy, carefully managed reserve population. Today, that long-term commitment is paying off.

As Jo Gregson, Chair of the World Pheasant Association, explains, this project represents "one of the most challenging but innovative conservation efforts in recent years". The WPA's involvement stretches back to 1994, when the first birds were sent to Hanoi Zoo. After years of determined collaboration and negotiation, the return of 20 birds from Germany through the Bring Back Blue initiative marks a critical step towards re-establishing a wild population. Strong leadership from Vietnamese authorities and multinational Recovery Team gives real hope for success.

This is conservation at its most ambitious and most inspiring.

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03/05/2026

The 2026 (Green) World Pheasant Association closed-rings are now available.

Made in Aluminium and available in various sizes from the smallest Quail to the largest of Curassows, the new rings have all the necessary details for keeping records and for exporting out of the UK.

For more information, please visit our website at www.pheasant.org.uk

Or if you have any questions
[email protected]
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19/04/2026

Many thanks to Karolis Krumskas for this wonderful photo of the curiously named Mrs Hume's pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae burmanicus).
These shy, forest loving birds are found across northern India, Myanmar and Thailand.
Also known as the Bar-tailed pheasant, the commonly used “Mrs Hume's pheasant” commemorates Mary Ann Grindall Hume, wife of British naturalist Allan Octavian Hume (1829–1912) a noted ornithologist in, then, colonial India.
Mrs Hume's pheasant is the state bird of Mizoram and Manipur.

01/03/2026

The WPA newsletter is out!
The Brown eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum) graces the cover of the latest issue of the 50th anniversary edition of WPA News.

In this issue we take a trip to China with WPA experts, examine the conservation work WPA has conducted over the past 50 years, are updated on the Nahan's Partridge survey and spotlight the Brown Eared Pheasant.

The WPA newsletter is free to all members of the World Pheasant Association. With 12 separate chapters throughout the world there is no better way to support the work we do and become involved in rare Galliforme conservation than by becoming a member.

The World Pheasant Association is a registered wildlife conservation charity. WPA is quietly, actively funding conservation and research projects throughout the world for some of the most threatened birds and their habitats.

For more information, please visit our website
https://www.pheasant.org.uk/memberships/

11/02/2026

Saturday 7th February saw an enjoyable and well attended annual Conservation Breeding Advisory Group (CBAG) meeting held at Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford.

After coffee and a warm welcome to all, the full programme commenced with an update on the Malay Peacock Peasant. Experts from ZSL, Slimbridge WWT, Blackpool and Antwerp Zoos, from WPA Benelux and China gave informative illustrated talks on diverse aspects of galliform management: from incubation and breeding, EEP’s and focus groups, conservation project updates and more. Subjects ranged from eggs to birds, covering breeding successes and challenges, trips and fieldwork insights, via rare Galliformes in Beijing to the Great argus, Vietnam pheasant, Black curassow and Collared hill partridge.

Lunch and coffee breaks (cake included) gave attendees the opportunity to catch up with old avicultural friends and meet new ones, and a raffle (with prizes kindly donated by Paul North) helped raise funds for conservation. The final Q&A session sparked lively discussion on topics raised during the talks, clearly leaving all with much to consider.

At the close of the meeting groups dispersed, still chatting animatedly, homeward bound or on to the CBAG Dinner at The Carpenters Arms.

Angela Pointer
[email protected]

14/01/2026

The 2026 CBAG (Conservation, Breeding Advisory Group) is holding its annual meeting at the Cotswold wildlife park on the 7th February.
We have some great speakers giving talks on different species of Galliformes. Price for the day is only £25 and members who attend the meeting also get access to the park on the Sunday.

To finish the day off we will meet at the local pub for a meal and a catch up about the days topics.

For more information please email [email protected]
or
Stewart Henderson
[email protected]”

08/01/2026

The World Pheasant Association would like to wish all of our members and followers of this page a Happy New Year!

The splendid male Temminck's tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) is our cover photo.
Please follow us, Like the page, leave a review, share and consider becoming a member.

The WPA is a registered wildlife conservation charity actively funding conservation and research projects throughout the world on some of the most threatened birds and their habitats, would you like to help continue our conservation goals?

Here's to another year of making a positive impact together! 🌍🦚

pheasant.org.uk

14/12/2025

The WPA has a variety of merchandise available - from pheasant or junglefowl mugs, tea towels featuring illustrations by Esdaile Hudson, snoods to keep you warm and stylish, ties, fine art prints, posters, cards and more.

•Embroidered snoods come in two designs and three colours, priced at £15* each

•Pheasants of the World posters are available in A4, A3, A1 and A0 sizes, priced from £1* for A4, to £15* for A0

•Tea Towels depict Pheasants of the World, or the Pheasants of Nepal, price £10* each

•Ceramic mugs in two designs are £10* each

Items may be purchased from the WPA shop or contact the office:
www.pheasant.org.uk/shop
Email: [email protected]

(*N.B. Postage is not included in the above prices; further details can be found on the website or via the WPA office)

26/11/2025

Beautiful Red Jungle Fowl in Chitwan National Park, Nepal photographed by Om

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http://www.pheasant.org.uk/

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