Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae)
Introduction The Tibetan Partridge, Perdix hodgsoniae, is a high-altitude gamebird in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is native to the
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Birds
Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata)
Introduction The Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) is a small, distinctive forest bird of South and Southeast Asia. It is the
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Koklass Pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
Introduction The Koklass Pheasant, Pucrasia macrolopha, is a resident mountain pheasant of the Himalayas and adjacent regions of China. It
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Chinese Monal (Lophophorus lhuysii)
Introduction The Chinese Monal, also known as the Chinese Impeyan, is a large pheasant endemic to the high mountains of
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Red-winged Francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii)
Introduction The Red-winged Francolin (Scleroptila levaillantii) is a ground-dwelling member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is a resident bird
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Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus)
Introduction The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) is a large, elusive pheasant endemic to the western Himalaya. It occurs in a
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Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens)
Introduction The Hainan Partridge (Arborophila ardens) is a ground-dwelling forest bird endemic to Hainan Island, China. It belongs to the
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Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis)
Introduction The Swamp Francolin, Ortygornis gularis, is a ground-dwelling member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is also known as
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Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola)
Introduction The Hill Partridge, Arborophila torqueola, is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling pheasant of montane forests in the Himalayas and adjoining parts
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Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps)
Introduction The Crimson-headed Partridge (Haematortyx sanguiniceps) is a distinctive, monotypic partridge in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is endemic to
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Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis)
Introduction The Udzungwa Forest Partridge (Xenoperdix udzungwensis) is a small, ground-dwelling member of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is endemic
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Ocellated Quail (Cyrtonyx ocellatus)
Introduction The Ocellated Quail (Cyrtonyx ocellatus) is a secretive New World quail in the family Odontophoridae. It is a resident
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