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Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Discover the Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus). Learn about this stunning bird's iridescent appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
63-72 cm
295
Upland Ground Birds
Critically Endangered
Himalayan Quail
Ophrysia superciliosa
Discover the enigmatic Himalayan Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa), a critically endangered upland ground bird from the Indian Himalayas, possibly extinct. Learn about its elusive nature, physical appearance, habitat, and dire conservation status.
25-25 cm
315
Upland Ground Birds
Himalayan Snowcock
Tetraogallus himalayensis
Learn about the Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), a large upland ground bird. Discover its grey and white plumage, high-altitude habitat, and unique behaviors.
54-72 cm
384
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
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
3,574
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
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
2,760
Upland Ground Birds
Kalij Pheasant
Lophura leucomelanos
Discover the Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
49-73 cm
245
Upland Ground Birds
Koklass Pheasant
Pucrasia macrolopha
Discover the Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha), an elusive upland bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this unique species.
51-64 cm
344
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
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
5,144
Upland Ground Birds
Little Bustard
Tetrax tetrax
Discover the Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, grassland habitat, diet, and conservation status.
40-45 cm
280
Upland Ground Birds
Critically Endangered
Manipur Bush-quail
Perdicula manipurensis
Explore the rare Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis). Learn about its unique habitat, behavior, and the conservation efforts to save this species.
20-20 cm
309
Upland Ground Birds
Mountain Bamboo-partridge
Bambusicola fytchii
Discover the elusive Mountain Bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola fytchii), a fascinating upland ground bird. Learn about its unique brown and grey plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.
25-30 cm
232
Upland Ground Birds
Mrs Humes Pheasant
Syrmaticus humiae
Discover the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and conservation status.
60-90 cm
241
Upland Ground Birds
Nicobar Scrubfowl
Megapodius nicobariensis
Learn about the Nicobar Scrubfowl (Megapodius nicobariensis), a unique upland ground bird known for its mound-building nesting habits and endemic status in the Nicobar Islands.
37-43 cm
479
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Bush-quail
Perdicula erythrorhyncha
Discover the Painted Bush-quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha), a distinctive upland ground bird known for its striking black and white markings and vibrant red bill.
19-20 cm
304
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Francolin
Francolinus pictus
Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.
30-35 cm
273
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Spurfowl
Galloperdix lunulata
Discover the Painted Spurfowl (Galloperdix lunulata), a striking black and white upland ground bird found in rocky terrains. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
32-35 cm
451
Upland Ground Birds
Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
Pterocles alchata
Discover the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata), a unique upland bird. Learn about its buff and orange plumage, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
31-39 cm
247
Upland Ground Birds
Rain Quail
Coturnix coromandelica
Discover everything about the Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica). Learn about its 15-17 cm size, brown and black plumage, habitat, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
15-17 cm
378
Upland Ground Birds
red collared dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.
23-23 cm
2,152
Upland Ground Birds
Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
Discover the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken. Learn about its habitat, striking red and black plumage, and behavior.
41-78 cm
293
Upland Ground Birds
Red Spurfowl
Galloperdix spadicea
Explore the Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea). Learn about this 30-38 cm reddish-brown upland ground bird, its habitat in India, diet, and shy behavior.
30-38 cm
437
Upland Ground Birds
Rock Bush-quail
Perdicula argoondah
Explore the Rock Bush-quail (Perdicula argoondah). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this expert guide to Indian upland ground birds.
17-19 cm
313
Upland Ground Birds
Rufous-throated Partridge
Arborophila rufogularis
Discover the Rufous-throated Partridge (Arborophila rufogularis). Learn about its grey and rufous plumage, upland habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
27-29 cm
323
Upland Ground Birds
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Discover the Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), a stunning Himalayan pheasant. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
67-72 cm
234
Upland Ground Birds