Birds of Indian Subcontinent
64 bird species 222 featured
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
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
324
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
234
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
442
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
3,840
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
274
Upland Ground Birds
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
277
Upland Ground Birds
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
271
Upland Ground Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
506
Upland Ground Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
358
Upland Ground Birds
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
2,540
Upland Ground Birds
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
263
Upland Ground Birds