Painted Spurfowl

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A strikingly patterned gamebird endemic to India, characterized by its distinctive white spots and black scalloping on a rufous background, especially in males.

Where to spot

Dry rocky scrublands, thorny bushes, and deciduous forests, primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Often found in hilly terrain.

How to spot

Usually very shy. Listen for its characteristic loud, cackling call, which can lead you to its general vicinity. Look for it foraging on rocky slopes or in dense undergrowth.

When to spot

Active during the early morning and late afternoon. Its loud, cackling calls are most prominent at these times.

Where to spot

Dry rocky scrublands, thorny bushes, and deciduous forests, primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Often found in hilly terrain.

How to spot

Usually very shy. Listen for its characteristic loud, cackling call, which can lead you to its general vicinity. Look for it foraging on rocky slopes or in dense undergrowth.

When to spot

Active during the early morning and late afternoon. Its loud, cackling calls are most prominent at these times.

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Unlike some other spurfowl, the Painted Spurfowl has a very distinctive appearance that makes it relatively easy to identify compared to its close relatives.

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