Indian Subcontinent Birds

56 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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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

1,076

Red 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

1,100

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

1,070

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

1,326

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

1,092

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

1,193

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

3,490

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

1,101

Brown Yellow

Upland Ground Birds