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♤ It is presumed to be extinct since no reliable records of sightings of this species exist after 1876. Intensive surveys are required as this species is hard to detect due to its reluctance to fly and its preference for dense grass habitats. Possible sighting of this species was reported in Nainital in 2003.
♤ Habitat: Tall grass and scrub on steep hillsides.
♤ Distribution: Western Himalayas.
♤ Threats: Indiscriminate hunting during the colonial period along with habitat modification.