Indian Subcontinent Birds

63 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
Hill Partridge

Arborophila torqueola

Learn all about the Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola). Discover its physical traits, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

25-27 cm

1,770

Olive-brown Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Himalayan Monal Least Concern
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

1,776

Green Blue

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,858

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds

indian peafowl 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

5,200

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

jungle bush quail 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

4,147

Orange Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,634

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,759

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

laughing dove 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

6,855

Pink Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Critically Endangered
lesser florican

Sypheotides indicus

Learn about the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a rare grassland bird known for its spectacular jumping displays and unique breeding habits.

40-51 cm

2,440

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
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

1,467

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,646

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
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

1,546

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
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

1,800

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,745

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,595

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
painted sandreouse

Pterocles indicus

Learn about the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus), a ground-dwelling bird of South Asia known for its stunning plumage and unique crepuscular behavior.

22-25 cm

2,209

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,982

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,901

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

3,452

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,651

Red Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,818

Reddish-brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,602

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,694

Grey Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,571

Red Brown

Upland Ground Birds