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  For birders around the world, India is a paradise of avian diversity. Over 1,300 species call India home, with dozens endemic to the subcontinent. Birdwatchers everywhere flock to India to experience this spectacular birdlife.   In this guide we highlight some of India’s rarest and most spectacular endemic birds you might encounter on your next adventure. Himalayan Highlands High in the Himalayas, dense rhododendron forests and alpine meadows host stunning birds like the Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus). The male monal’s rainbow-colored plumage and green crest (pictured) make it one of India’s most photogenic endemic pheasants. This state bird of Uttarakhand often appears in flocks at dawn. Birders may also catch glimpses of the elusive Cheer Pheasant or (rarely) the nearly extinct Himalayan Quail, making Himalayan tours truly special for those exploring India birding tours . Grasslands and Deserts On the open plains and scrublands of Rajasthan and Gujarat st...