ARKive - Great Indian bustard - Ardeotis nigriceps- Related species

Species related to the Great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps)

Socotra bunting (Emberiza socotrana)
With its boldly striped black and white head, the Socotra bunting has an unmistakable appearance. The plumage on the body is orangey-brown... More 5 Images 0 videos
Desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti)
As its name suggests, the desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) is a desert-dwelling bird, with largely sandy-brown plumage which matches well... More 14 Images 0 videos
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Garden warbler (Sylvia borin)
Information on the garden warbler (Sylvia borin) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 1 Video
Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator)
Information on the woodchat shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 1 Video
Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
A common and widespread warbler, the blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) is named for the male’s distinctive black cap, which contrasts with the... More 30 Images 2 Videos
Lesser florican (Sypheotides indicus)
Eye-catching in both appearance and behaviour, the lesser florican belongs to a family of birds, the bustards, renowned for their elaborate... More 7 Images 2 Videos
Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii)
Information on Ludwig's bustard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underparts. The... More 6 Images 1 Video
Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri)
This unique flightless bird is roughly the size of a hen, making it the world's largest rail. It has a stocky body with stout red legs, and... More 23 Images 15 Videos
Okinawa rail (Gallirallus okinawae)
By far the most conspicuous feature of the Okinawa rail is the vivid red colour of its bill and legs, which provide an exciting contrast... More 4 Images 1 Video
Blue-faced rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii)
A rare, ground-dwelling bird known from just two islands in Indonesia, the blue-faced rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) is most easily... More 1 Image 0 videos
White-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)
The white-breasted waterhen is a large and distinctive rail species with dark grey upperparts and flanks, and conspicuous white underparts... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Sumba buttonquail (Turnix everetti)
Information on the Sumba buttonquail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
White-haired cycad (Encephalartos friderici-guilielmi)
An attractive, stout stemmed species, the white-haired cycad may branch from the base, or alternatively produce just a single stem. Despite... More 4 Images 0 videos
Military orchid (Orchis militaris)
The rare military orchid earns its name from the appearance of the pink to purplish flowers, which look like small soldiers. They have an... More 4 Images 1 Video
Cycad (Zamia angustifolia)
Information on Zamia angustifolia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Variable wheatear (Oenanthe picata)
Information on the variable wheatear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Aristida (Aristida adscensionis)
Information on Aristida adscensionis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Woolly cycad (Encephalartos lanatus)
Information on the woolly cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Princess parrot (Polytelis alexandrae)
Information on the princess parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene)
This species is similar in appearance and size to the pearl-bordered fritillary, but has darker brown spots on the underwing and more... More 19 Images 2 Videos
Colorado checkered whiptail (Aspidoscelis neotesselata)
Information on the Colorado checkered whiptail (Aspidoscelis neotesselata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos
Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)
Information on the Geoffroy’s cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos
North shore marsupial frog (Gastrotheca espeletia)
Information on the North shore marsupial frog (Gastrotheca espeletia) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cycad (Encephalartos dyerianus)
Information on Encephalartos dyerianus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Common genet (Genetta genetta)
The common genet is a slender, cat-like carnivore, recognised by a crest of long, black hairs that runs from the shoulders, along the back... More 13 Images 1 Video
Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species, the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with relatively short, rounded wings, long legs... More 28 Images 9 Videos
Santiago robber frog (Pristimantis atratus)
Information on the Santiago robber frog (Pristimantis atratus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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