Phasianidae
This family is home to that most consumed bird species, the domestic fowl. Includes some colorful terrestrial species, marked by prominent sexual dimorphism (males look very different from the females) such as our national bird, the peafowl.
Kalij Pheasant (hamiltoni ♂ )
Pheasant,
Swamp Francolin
Swamp Francolin hiding below the elephant grass in the wetlands of Kaziranga.
Francolin,Swamp Francolin hiding below the elephant grass in the wetlands of Kaziranga.
Jungle Bush Quail (Male)
Quail,
Grey Junglefowl (Female)
A female Grey Jungle Fowl in Sharavathi.
Junglefowl,A female Grey Jungle Fowl in Sharavathi.
Chukar
Chukar, by the side of the road, near Nubra valley.
Chukar,Chukar, by the side of the road, near Nubra valley.
Jungle Bush Quail (Female)
Quail,
Grey Francolin
Francolin,
Coqui Francolin
Francolin,
Red Spurfowl
Red Spurfowl - record shot under fading light.
Spurfowl,Red Spurfowl - record shot under fading light.
Painted Spurfowl (Male)
Spurfowl,
Red-necked Spurfowl
Spurfowl,
Indian Peafowl (Male)
Peafowl,
Grey Junglefowl (Male)
Junglefowl,
Red Junglefowl (Male)
Junglefowl,
Indian Peafowl (Female)
Peafowl,
Blood Pheasant (Male)
Pheasant,
Kalij Pheasant (hamiltoni ♀ )
Pheasant,
Kalij Pheasant (lathami ♂)
On our way back from the Tiger's Nest, our guide spotted a whole family of these pheasants in the undergrowth. Was fortunate to get at least one picture.
Pheasant,On our way back from the Tiger's Nest, our guide spotted a whole family of these pheasants in the undergrowth. Was fortunate to get at least one picture.
Yellow-necked Spurfowl
Spurfowl,
Painted Spurfowl (Female)
Spurfowl,
Blood Pheasant (Female)
Pheasant,
