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Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
Discover the Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis), an endemic upland ground bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behavior.
45-48 cm
296
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Andaman Crake
Rallina canningi
Discover the Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi), a elusive upland bird species native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.
25-28 cm
336
Upland Ground Birds
Asian Blue Quail
Synoicus chinensis
Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
12-14 cm
333
Upland Ground Birds
Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
55-75 cm
302
Upland Ground Birds
Bengal Florican
Houbaropsis bengalensis
Discover the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered upland ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation needs.
66-68 cm
290
Upland Ground Birds
Black Francolin
Francolinus francolinus
Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.
33-36 cm
308
Upland Ground Birds
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
Discover the Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
33-39 cm
246
Upland Ground Birds
Blood Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
Discover the Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), a unique upland ground bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behaviors.
40-46 cm
345
Upland Ground Birds
Blyths Tragopan
Tragopan blythii
Discover the rare Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii). Learn about this stunning upland ground bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
65-70 cm
246
Upland Ground Birds
Buff-throated Partridge
Tetraophasis szechenyii
Discover the Buff-throated Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
28-32 cm
242
Upland Ground Birds
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Discover the Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii), a rare upland ground bird native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
90-118 cm
276
Upland Ground Birds
Chestnut-breasted Partridge
Arborophila mandellii
Discover the Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii), a rare upland ground bird of the Eastern Himalayas known for its striking chestnut and grey plumage.
29-30 cm
288
Upland Ground Birds
Chinese Francolin
Francolinus pintadeanus
Explore the captivating Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus), a striking black and white upland ground bird native to Southeast Asia. Learn about its calls, habitat, diet, and behavior.
30-34 cm
289
Upland Ground Birds
Common Buttonquail
Turnix sylvaticus
Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.
15-16 cm
251
Upland Ground Birds
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
2,748
Upland Ground Birds
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnix
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.
16-18 cm
444
Upland Ground Birds
Crowned Sandgrouse
Pterocles coronatus
Discover the Crowned Sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus), a resilient desert bird. Learn about its sandy appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
27-30 cm
324
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
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
3,172
Upland Ground Birds
Green Peafowl
Pavo muticus
Explore the majestic Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus). Learn about its 180-300 cm size, stunning green and gold feathers, and its life as an upland ground bird.
180-300 cm
470
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
grey francolin
Ortygornis 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
3,605
Upland Ground Birds
Grey Junglefowl
Gallus sonneratii
Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.
38-80 cm
275
Upland Ground Birds
Grey Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron bicalcaratum
Discover the Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum). Learn about its grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.
56-76 cm
300
Upland Ground Birds
Hill Partridge
Arborophila torqueola
Learn all about the Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola). Discover its physical traits, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
25-27 cm
411
Upland Ground Birds