Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Least Concern
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

287

Green White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

324

Sand Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

234

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

442

Grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

spotted dove 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

3,840

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

274

Buff Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Swamp Francolin Near Threatened
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

273

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Temmincks Tragopan

Tragopan temminckii

Discover the Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temminckii), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

58-64 cm

270

Red Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Eared-pheasant

Crossoptilon harmani

Discover the Tibetan Eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon harmani). Learn about its unique physical appearance, high-altitude habitat, and conservation status in this expert guide.

72-85 cm

238

White Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Partridge

Perdix hodgsoniae

Discover the Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae), a hardy upland ground bird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and behavior.

28-31 cm

252

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Discover the Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, desert habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

30-41 cm

245

Buff White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Snowcock

Tetraogallus tibetanus

Explore the life of the Tibetan Snowcock (Tetraogallus tibetanus). Learn about its high-altitude habitat, grey and white plumage, diet, and unique behaviors in the Himalayas.

50-56 cm

505

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
Western Tragopan

Tragopan melanocephalus

Discover the Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), a rare and endangered pheasant native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.

55-72 cm

285

Black Red

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
White-cheeked Partridge

Arborophila atrogularis

Learn all about the White-cheeked Partridge (Arborophila atrogularis). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.

29-30 cm

356

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

yellow footed green pigeon Least Concern
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

2,537

Green Olive

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-legged Buttonquail

Turnix tanki

Discover the Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

15-18 cm

262

Brown Yellow

Upland Ground Birds