Jungle Bush-Quail

Perdicula asiatica

Least Concern

The Jungle Bush-Quail is a ground-dwelling gamebird of the Indian subcontinent. It walks, scratches, and dust-bathes through cover for seeds, shoots, berries, insects, and other small food. Many rely on camouflage, short explosive flight, and seasonal displays by males.

Family

Phasianidae

Group

Grouse, Quail, and Allies

Range

Jungle Bush-Quail Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Indian subcontinent

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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