Indian Subcontinent Birds
63 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
1,633
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
1,656
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
1,720
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
1,579
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
12-15 cm
2,783
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
1,531
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
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
1,559
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
1,502
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
1,760
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
1,572
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
1,673
Upland Ground Birds
chestnut bellied sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), an arid-land bird known for its unique water-carrying feathers and desert survival skills.
25-28 cm
2,334
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
1,574
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
1,657
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
4,440
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
1,964
Upland Ground Birds
emerald dove
Chalcophaps indica
Discover the beautiful Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica). Learn about its emerald wings, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
23-28 cm
2,470
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
4,767
Upland Ground Birds
great indian bustard
Ardeotis nigriceps
Learn about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Explore facts about its size, habitat, diet, and why this majestic bird is critically endangered.
100-120 cm
2,495
Upland Ground Birds
green imperial pigeon
Ducula aenea
Learn about the Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), a large forest bird known for its metallic green plumage and distinct deep cooing voice.
36-45 cm
2,450
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
5,197
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
1,640
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
1,500
Upland Ground Birds