Birds of Indian Subcontinent
80 bird species 234 featured
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
491
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
468
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
662
Upland Ground Birds
Violaceous Quail-Dove
Geotrygon violacea
Discover the Violaceous Quail-Dove (Geotrygon violacea). Learn about its unique purple and brown plumage, upland habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips today.
24-28 cm
307
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
518
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
553
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
2,746
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
500
Upland Ground Birds