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Indian Subcontinent Birds
73 bird species -: 20 Critically Endangered
Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
Discover the Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis), an endemic upland ground bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behavior.
45-48 cm
1,865
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Andaman Crake
Rallina canningi
Discover the Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi), a elusive upland bird species native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.
25-28 cm
1,858
Upland Ground Birds
Asian Blue Quail
Synoicus chinensis
Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
12-14 cm
2,034
Upland Ground Birds
Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
55-75 cm
1,828
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
12-15 cm
3,038
Upland Ground Birds
Bengal Florican
Houbaropsis bengalensis
Discover the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered upland ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation needs.
66-68 cm
1,788
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Black Francolin
Francolinus francolinus
Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.
33-36 cm
1,806
Upland Ground Birds
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
Discover the Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
33-39 cm
1,746
Upland Ground Birds
Blood Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
Discover the Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), a unique upland ground bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behaviors.
40-46 cm
2,061
Upland Ground Birds
Blyths Tragopan
Tragopan blythii
Discover the rare Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii). Learn about this stunning upland ground bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
65-70 cm
1,822
Upland Ground Birds
Buff-throated Partridge
Tetraophasis szechenyii
Discover the Buff-throated Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
28-32 cm
1,773
Upland Ground Birds
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Discover the Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii), a rare upland ground bird native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
90-118 cm
1,937
Upland Ground Birds
chestnut bellied sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), an arid-land bird known for its unique water-carrying feathers and desert survival skills.
25-28 cm
2,564
Upland Ground Birds
Chestnut-breasted Partridge
Arborophila mandellii
Discover the Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii), a rare upland ground bird of the Eastern Himalayas known for its striking chestnut and grey plumage.
29-30 cm
1,811
Upland Ground Birds
Chinese Francolin
Francolinus pintadeanus
Explore the captivating Chinese Francolin (Francolinus pintadeanus), a striking black and white upland ground bird native to Southeast Asia. Learn about its calls, habitat, diet, and behavior.
30-34 cm
1,949
Upland Ground Birds
Common Buttonquail
Turnix sylvaticus
Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.
15-16 cm
1,935
Upland Ground Birds
common pigeon
Columba livia
Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.
33-33 cm
4,770
Upland Ground Birds
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnix
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.
16-18 cm
2,310
Upland Ground Birds
Crowned Sandgrouse
Pterocles coronatus
Discover the Crowned Sandgrouse (Pterocles coronatus), a resilient desert bird. Learn about its sandy appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
27-30 cm
1,981
Upland Ground Birds
emerald dove
Chalcophaps indica
Discover the beautiful Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica). Learn about its emerald wings, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
23-28 cm
2,725
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
eurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
32-32 cm
5,068
Upland Ground Birds
great indian bustard
Ardeotis nigriceps
Learn about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Explore facts about its size, habitat, diet, and why this majestic bird is critically endangered.
100-120 cm
2,801
Upland Ground Birds
green imperial pigeon
Ducula aenea
Learn about the Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), a large forest bird known for its metallic green plumage and distinct deep cooing voice.
36-45 cm
2,755
Upland Ground Birds