Manipur Bush-quail

Introduction to the Manipur Bush-quail

The Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis) is one of the most elusive and rare bird species found in South Asia. Belonging to the pheasant family, this ground-dwelling bird is endemic to the tall, wet grasslands of Northeast India and Bangladesh. Often hidden within dense vegetation, it remains a prize sighting for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts worldwide.