Pheasants and partridges:- Galliformes- Phasianidae
The Phasianidae are a family of terrestrial birds that comprises quails, partridges, snowcocks, francolins, spurfowl, tragopans, monals, pheasants, peafowls, and jungle fowls. About 46 species occur in India.
Jungle Bush Quail Mt Abu
Once commonly seen here, the numbers have declined over the years. This bird is a solitary one, I snapped it in Torna Mt Abu in March 2010.
Indian Peafowl
Took this snap-in Feb 2013, Tiger Path, Mt.Abu
Red Spurfowl
Their numbers have declined because of environmental changes and poaching. Seen in the jungle all around Mt.Abu.
Barred Buttonquail
Took this little guy in Bera, Rajasthan, Feb 2012.
Indian Peafowl
This colourful snap of him in April 2013, Bera, Rajasthan.
Indian Peafowl Bera
Indian Peafowl Female Bera
Grey Francolin
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