Indian Subcontinent Birds
56 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
1,117
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
1,202
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
6,266
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
1,049
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
1,098
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
1,029
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
1,272
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
1,185
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
1,109
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
1,402
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
1,289
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
2,990
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
1,156
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
1,295
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
1,138
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
1,182
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
1,079
Upland Ground Birds
Sclaters Monal
Lophophorus sclateri
Discover the Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its green and white plumage, habitat, and conservation status.
63-68 cm
1,186
Upland Ground Birds
See-see Partridge
Ammoperdix griseogularis
Learn all about the See-see Partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis). Explore its sandy plumage, upland habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.
22-24 cm
1,124
Upland Ground Birds
Slaty-legged Crake
Rallina eurizonoides
Discover the Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-25 cm
1,030
Upland Ground Birds
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Learn all about the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), an upland ground bird measuring 38-40 cm with distinct grey and chestnut plumage found in high-altitude regions.
38-40 cm
1,287
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
spotted dove
Spilopelia 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
4,925
Upland Ground Birds
Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles senegallus
Discover the Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus), a fascinating desert bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
29-34 cm
1,119
Upland Ground Birds
Swamp Francolin
Ortygornis gularis
Discover the Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis), a secretive upland ground bird known for its brown and buff plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
37-38 cm
1,119
Upland Ground Birds