Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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common pigeon

Columba livia

Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.

33-33 cm 2,007
gray black
Upland Ground Birds
eurasian collared dove Featured
eurasian collared dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

32-32 cm 2,570
brown black
Upland Ground Birds
grey francolin Featured
grey francolin

Francolinus pondicerianus

Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.

33-33 cm 2,859
gray brown
Upland Ground Birds
indian peafowl Featured
indian peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.

90-230 cm 2,499
blue green
Upland Ground Birds
jungle bush quail Featured
jungle bush quail

Perdicula asiatica

Learn about the Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica). Discover its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent.

17-17 cm 2,127
orange brown
Upland Ground Birds
laughing dove Featured
laughing dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.

27-27 cm 4,430
pink gray
Upland Ground Birds
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red collared dove

Streptopelia tranguebarica

Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.

23-23 cm 1,496
salmon gray
Upland Ground Birds
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spotted dove

Stigmatopelis chinensis

Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.

30-30 cm 3,004
salmon gray
Upland Ground Birds
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yellow footed green pigeon

Treron phoenicopterus

Discover the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal). Learn about the state bird of Maharashtra, its habitat, diet, and unique physical characteristics.

33-33 cm 1,767
green olive
Upland Ground Birds