Sombre Nightjar (Caprimulgus fraenatus)
Introduction The Sombre Nightjar, Caprimulgus fraenatus, is a nocturnal member of the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae. It is an elusive East
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Swallow-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata)
Introduction The Swallow-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata) is a poorly known nightjar of the northern and central Andes. It occurs in
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Sickle-winged Nightjar (Eleothreptus anomalus)
Introduction The Sickle-winged Nightjar (Eleothreptus anomalus) is a poorly known nightjar of central and south-eastern South America. It belongs to
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Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis)
Introduction The Pauraque, also called the Common Pauraque, is a nocturnal nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. Its accepted scientific name
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Painted Bush Quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha)
Introduction The Painted Bush Quail, also known as the Painted Bush-quail, is a small ground-dwelling quail endemic to peninsular India.
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Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica)
Introduction The Rain Quail, also called the Black-breasted Quail, is a small ground-dwelling gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. Its
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Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix heyi)
Introduction The Sand Partridge, Ammoperdix heyi, is a small, resident partridge of arid and semi-arid regions in north-east Africa and
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Orange River Francolin (Scleroptila gutturalis)
Introduction The Orange River Francolin, Scleroptila gutturalis (Rüppell, 1835), is a ground-dwelling member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is
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Grey-winged Francolin (Scleroptila afra)
Introduction The Grey-winged Francolin (Scleroptila afra) is a resident ground-dwelling bird of southern Africa. It occurs mainly in South Africa
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Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis)
Introduction The Elgon Francolin (Scleroptila elgonensis) is a secretive, ground-dwelling member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It occurs in high-elevation
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Daurian Partridge (Perdix dauurica)
Introduction The Daurian Partridge (Perdix dauurica) is a medium-sized ground-dwelling bird in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It inhabits open country
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Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi)
Introduction The Caucasian Grouse, also known as the Caucasian Black Grouse, is a mountain-dwelling member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae.
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