Himalayan Quail

Ophrysia superciliosa

The Himalayan quail or mountain quail, is a medium-sized quail belonging to the pheasant family. It was last reported in 1876 and is feared extinct. This species was known from only two locations in the western Himalayas in Uttarakhand, north-west India. The last verifiable record was in 1876 near the hill station of Mussoorie.

Scientific name
Ophrysia superciliosa
Family
Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies
IUCN status
CR