Great Indian Bustard
Previously widespread over the Indian subcontinent, the Great Indian Bustard now remains critically endangered, with less than 200 members surviving in the wild.
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Bugun Liocichla
The Bugun Liocichla was found as recently as 2006, and it is a very rare bird with limited habitat in Arunachal Pradesh. Owing to its impressive plumage and secretive habits, it has become a sought-after sighting among bird enthusiasts.
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Forest Owlet
Believed to be extinct for more than a century, the Forest Owlet hit the headlines when it was rediscovered in 1997. Stocky and small in size, this owl is currently located in some forest areas of central India, and is still one of the world's most rare owls.
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Nicobar Megapode
Endemic to the Nicobar Islands, the Nicobar Megapode is a shy ground-dwelling bird that is rarely seen by tourists. It is noted for its unusual nesting style, hiding its eggs in mounds of heated earth.
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Satyr Tragopan
A shy, fan-tailed, and strikingly colored pheasant, the Satyr Tragopan makes its home in dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas. Frequently cited as one of India's most lovely birds, it is a difficult bird to spot because it favors remote, high-altitude habitat.
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Malabar Trogon
This stunning bird is a gem of the Western Ghats. While its stunning feathers make it appear conspicuous, the Malabar Trogon prefers to stay stationary in the cover of dense leaves and thus turns out to be a tricky but rewarding bird to find.
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Sri Lanka Frogmouth
With its humorous wide mouth and drowsy-eyed expression, the Sri Lanka Frogmouth is a natural mimic. Inhabiting the Western Ghats and parts of southern India, it does such a good impression of tree branches that it frequently passes unnoticed—even when seen in plain sight.
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Himalayan Monal
Attracted by its brilliant, rainbow-colored feathers, the Himalayan Monal is the state bird of Uttarakhand and one of the gems of high-altitude forest in northern India. Males are especially brilliant with the bold colors of blue, green, and red glinting in the sun.
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