Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,631 bird species 247 featured

Least Concern
Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

Discover the Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, melodic song, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

16-18 cm

698

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Discover the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a skilled bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status.

28-41 cm

730

Grey White

Birds of Prey

eurasian spoonbill Least Concern
eurasian spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

Learn about the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), a unique wading bird with a spoon-shaped bill. Explore its habitat, diet, and physical traits.

80-90 cm

4,207

White Yellow

Waders

Least Concern
eurasian thick knee

Burhinus oedicnemus

Learn about the Eurasian thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus), a unique nocturnal wader known for its large yellow eyes, cryptic plumage, and desert habitat.

40-44 cm

2,560

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

Discover the Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). Learn about this perching bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.

12-14 cm

717

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

773

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Discover the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), a master of camouflage. Learn about this unique wader's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

33-38 cm

741

Brown Black

Waders

Least Concern
Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

Discover the Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its cryptic appearance, specialized diet, nesting habits, and behavior.

16-17 cm

728

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
European Bee-eater

Merops apiaster

Discover the vibrant European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster). Learn about its identification, diet, nesting habits, and the best tips for spotting this colorful bird.

27-29 cm

835

Yellow Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
European Nightjar

Caprimulgus europaeus

Discover the European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

24-28 cm

772

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Least Concern
Eversmanns Redstart

Phoenicurus erythronotus

Discover the Eversmann's Redstart (Phoenicurus erythronotus). Learn about its unique grey and orange plumage, migratory habits, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

647

Grey Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eyebrowed Thrush

Turdus obscurus

Discover the Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus), a striking migratory bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification tips, and unique behavior in this guide.

21-23 cm

693

Brown Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eyebrowed Wren-babbler

Napothera epilepidota

Discover the Eyebrowed Wren-babbler (Napothera epilepidota), a small, elusive forest bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips.

11-12 cm

689

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

46-54 cm

792

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Fasciated Tiger-heron

Tigrisoma fasciatum

Discover the Fasciated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum). Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive river bird.

60-70 cm

546

Grey Black

Waders

Near Threatened
ferruginous duck

Aythya nyroca

Learn about the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a medium-sized diving duck known for its rich mahogany color and white undertail. Explore its habitat and diet.

38-42 cm

1,706

Brown Black
Least Concern
Ferruginous Flycatcher

Muscicapa ferruginea

Discover the Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea), a stunning rufous-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.

12-13 cm

755

Rufous White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

Discover the Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis). Learn about this majestic bird of prey, its unique physical features, hunting habits, and best birdwatching tips.

56-69 cm

509

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Endangered
Finns Weaver

Ploceus megarhynchus

Discover the Finn's Weaver (Ploceus megarhynchus), a rare perching bird. Learn about its yellow and brown plumage, habitat, breeding habits, and conservation.

14-16 cm

707

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Finschs Wheatear

Oenanthe finschii

Discover the Finsch's Wheatear (Oenanthe finschii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips in our guide.

13-15 cm

664

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-breasted Flowerpecker

Dicaeum ignipectus

Discover the Fire-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum ignipectus). Learn about this tiny bird's appearance, habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

8-9 cm

689

Blue-black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-capped Tit

Cephalopyrus flammiceps

Discover the Fire-capped Tit (Cephalopyrus flammiceps), a vibrant Himalayan bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

9-10 cm

643

Yellow Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-tailed Myzornis

Myzornis pyrrhoura

Discover the Fire-tailed Myzornis, a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its unique green and red plumage, elusive habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

645

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-tailed Sunbird

Aethopyga ignicauda

Discover the Fire-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga ignicauda), a stunning Himalayan species. Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique diet, and expert birding tips.

15-20 cm

772

Red Yellow

Perching Birds