Secondary information on the spatial distribution of Galliformes was collected from all over the state,
covering 245 villages by interview with local people, particularly hunters, identification from trophies,
departmental records and historical data. Colour pictures of Galliformes were shown to local people for
identification. Personal experience with the birds is also very helpful in birds’ identification. Preliminary
field investigation was carried out in selected protected areas, viz. Murlen National Park, and Lengteng
Wildlife Sanctuary (Champhai district) and Phawngpui National Park (Lawngtlai district) during
September 2012 – December 2013. Nine other protected areas were selected for close examination of the
galliformes presence or absence. Call count technique was applied to determine the presence/absence of