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Indian Subcontinent Birds
56 bird species -: 17 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
801
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
900
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
866
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
808
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
799
Upland Ground Birds
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
798
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
719
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
923
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
740
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
801
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
840
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
780
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
3,434
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
1,064
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
3,890
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
grey francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.
33-33 cm
4,292
Upland Ground Birds
Grey Junglefowl
Gallus sonneratii
Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.
38-80 cm
800
Upland Ground Birds
Grey Peacock-Pheasant
Polyplectron bicalcaratum
Discover the Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum). Learn about its grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.
56-76 cm
766
Upland Ground Birds
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
922
Upland Ground Birds
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
844
Upland Ground Birds
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
965
Upland Ground Birds
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
4,254
Upland Ground Birds
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
3,309
Upland Ground Birds