Manipur Bush-quail
CR

Manipur Bush-quail

Perdicula manipurensis

Unknown

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Overview

The Manipur bush quail is a species of quail found in northeastern India and possibly Bangladesh, inhabiting damp grassland, particularly stands of tall grass. It was first collected and described by Allan Octavian Hume on an ornithological expedition to Manipur in 1881.

The Manipur Bush-quail faces severe habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and shifting cultivation practices across its extremely limited range in northeastern India. Hunting pressure for subsistence and local trade has significantly reduced already small populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with habitat fragmentation isolating remaining populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Manipur Bush-quail inhabits grasslands, scrublands, and forest edges in the hill regions of Manipur, northeastern India. It prefers areas with dense ground cover and scattered bushes that provide protection from predators and suitable nesting sites.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manipur Bush-quail classified as Critically Endangered?
Manipur Bush-quail is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Manipur Bush-quail faces severe habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and shifting cultivation practices across its extremely limited range in northeastern India. Hunting pressure for subsistence and local trade has significantly reduced already small populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with habitat fragmentation isolating remaining populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Manipur Bush-quail live?
Manipur Bush-quail occurs in Bangladesh, and India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Manipur Bush-quail?
The main threats to Manipur Bush-quail are 2.3, 5.1, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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