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Birds of Indian Subcontinent
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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
401
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
433
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
426
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
418
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
414
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
406
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
374
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Black-fronted Wood-quail
Odontophorus atrifrons
Discover the elusive Black-fronted Wood-quail (Odontophorus atrifrons). Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and top birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
104
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
479
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
351
Upland Ground Birds
Buff-browed Chachalaca
Ortalis superciliaris
Discover the Buff-browed Chachalaca (Ortalis superciliaris). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
50-60 cm
98
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
355
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
389
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Chestnut Wood-quail
Odontophorus hyperythrus
Discover the Chestnut Wood-quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus), a elusive upland bird native to the Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
116
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
396
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
382
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
374
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
2,836
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
542
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
449
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus
Discover the Double-striped Thick-knee (Burhinus bistriatus), an intriguing upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.
43-50 cm
97
Upland Ground Birds
East Brazilian Chachalaca
Ortalis araucuan
Discover the East Brazilian Chachalaca (Ortalis araucuan). Learn about its unique physical appearance, native habitat, feeding habits, and conservation status.
50-60 cm
93
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
3,260
Upland Ground Birds