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indian grey hornbill
Ocyceros birostris
Learn about the Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), a unique urban bird known for its distinct casque, nesting habits, and arboreal lifestyle in India.
50-50 cm
3,762
Perching Birds
Least Concern
indian nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
Discover the Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, camouflage, habitat, and unique call in our comprehensive guide.
24-24 cm
1,476
Indian Nuthatch
Sitta castanea
Discover the Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in India.
12-13 cm
610
Tree-clinging Birds
Indian Paradise-flycatcher
Terpsiphone paradisi
Discover the Indian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). Learn about its appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for spotting this elegant bird.
19-50 cm
784
Perching Birds
Least Concern
indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.
90-230 cm
4,184
Upland Ground Birds
Indian Pied Starling
Gracupica contra
Discover the Indian Pied Starling (Gracupica contra), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and identification tips.
20-24 cm
645
Perching Birds
Indian Pitta
Pitta brachyura
Discover the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura), a stunning, colorful perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
17-19 cm
664
Perching Birds
indian pond heron
Ardeola grayii
Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.
42-45 cm
4,479
Waders
Least Concern
Indian Pygmy Woodpecker
Picoides nanus
Discover the Indian Pygmy Woodpecker (Picoides nanus). Learn about this tiny tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-13 cm
620
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
indian robin
Copsychus fulicatus
Learn about the Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent in our guide.
19-19 cm
4,862
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
indian roller
Coracias benghalensis
Discover the vibrant Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), a stunning blue and green bird known for its aerial displays. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
33-33 cm
5,290
Perching Birds
Indian Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus horsfieldii
Discover the Indian Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus horsfieldii). Learn about its unique curved bill, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.
19-22 cm
651
Perching Birds
indian scops owl
Otus bakkamoena
Discover the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena). Learn about its 23-25 cm size, nocturnal behavior, habitat, and how to spot this camouflaged bird.
23-25 cm
1,387
indian silverbill
Euodice malabarica
Discover the Indian silverbill (Euodice malabarica), a small finch with a silver bill found in dry scrub and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.
11-12 cm
3,646
Perching Birds
Indian Skimmer
Rynchops albicollis
Discover the unique Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Learn about its distinct bill, riverine habitat, endangered status, and tips for birdwatchers.
40-43 cm
753
Seabirds
Least Concern
indian spot billed duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.
58-63 cm
3,867
Duck-like Birds
Indian Spotted Creeper
Salpornis spilonota
Discover the Indian Spotted Creeper (Salpornis spilonota). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting it.
13-15 cm
598
Tree-clinging Birds
Indian Spotted Eagle
Clanga hastata
Discover the Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
59-67 cm
781
Birds of Prey
Indian Swiftlet
Aerodramus unicolor
Discover the Indian Swiftlet (Aerodramus unicolor). Learn about this agile tree-clinging bird, its physical appearance, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.
12-13 cm
705
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
indian thick knee
Burhinus indicus
Learn about the Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus), a nocturnal ground bird with large yellow eyes and excellent camouflage found across South Asia.
36-39 cm
3,284
Waders
indian vulture
Gyps indicus
Discover the Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus). Learn about its habitat, diet of carrion, and the critical conservation efforts to save this endangered scavenger.
89-103 cm
3,165
Birds of Prey
Indochinese Roller
Coracias affinis
Discover the Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis). Learn about its vibrant blue and brown plumage, unique perching behavior, diet, and habitat in Southeast Asia.
30-34 cm
729
Perching Birds
intermediate egret
Ardea intermedia
Learn about the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), its unique physical traits, wetland habitats, diet, and how to distinguish it from other egrets.
65-72 cm
2,726
Waders
Least Concern
isabelline shrike
Lanius isabellinus
Learn about the Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus), a predatory bird known for its sandy plumage and the unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.
17-17 cm
3,144
Perching Birds