A Painted Bush-Quail on the hill slope
A small, colorfull bird that is endemic to the hills of the Indian west coast and high-altitude grasslands of peninsular India. It is easily identified by its striking deep red bill and legs. The bird is gorgeous and easily differentiated from other quails in the region.
These quails are elusive, usually found in small coveys of 6 to 10 birds. They forage on the forest floor for seeds and insects, often in the early morning and late evening. When startled, a covey will scatter in different directions with a liquid alarm call before regrouping with soft whistles.
We went to the western part of India to see these birds / lifer and were not disappointed. They are quite active in the monsoon season and we could hear them a lot in several places. Most of the time we saw solitary birds, and not in groups as the literature suggested.
Many thanks in advance for your feedback and faves - much appreciated.
A Painted Bush-Quail on the hill slope
A small, colorfull bird that is endemic to the hills of the Indian west coast and high-altitude grasslands of peninsular India. It is easily identified by its striking deep red bill and legs. The bird is gorgeous and easily differentiated from other quails in the region.
These quails are elusive, usually found in small coveys of 6 to 10 birds. They forage on the forest floor for seeds and insects, often in the early morning and late evening. When startled, a covey will scatter in different directions with a liquid alarm call before regrouping with soft whistles.
We went to the western part of India to see these birds / lifer and were not disappointed. They are quite active in the monsoon season and we could hear them a lot in several places. Most of the time we saw solitary birds, and not in groups as the literature suggested.
Many thanks in advance for your feedback and faves - much appreciated.