Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,614 bird species 247 featured
Isabelline Wheatear
Oenanthe isabellina
Discover the Isabelline Wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina). Learn about its identification, unique behaviors, migratory patterns, and habitat in this expert guide.
15-17 cm
609
Perching Birds
Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Campephilus principalis
Discover the mysterious Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis). Learn about its history, physical traits, habitat, and the search for this elusive bird.
48-53 cm
544
Tree-clinging Birds
Jack Snipe
Lymnocryptes minimus
Discover the elusive Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus). Learn about this unique wading bird's habitat, diet, identification, and expert birding tips today.
17-19 cm
728
Waders
jacobin cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
Learn about the Jacobin Cuckoo (Pied Crested Cuckoo), the legendary harbinger of the monsoon. Explore its habitat, diet, migration, and unique physical features.
33-33 cm
3,761
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Jamaican Oriole
Icterus leucopteryx
Discover the Jamaican Oriole (Icterus leucopteryx), a vibrant perching bird endemic to Jamaica. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.
20-22 cm
432
Perching Birds
Japanese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter gularis
Discover the Japanese Sparrowhawk (Accipiter gularis), a small but fierce bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips here.
23-30 cm
697
Birds of Prey
Jerdons Babbler
Chrysomma altirostre
Discover the rare Jerdon's Babbler (Chrysomma altirostre). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status today.
16-17 cm
724
Perching Birds
Jerdons Baza
Aviceda jerdoni
Discover the Jerdon's Baza (Aviceda jerdoni), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its size, physical appearance, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
41-48 cm
763
Birds of Prey
Jerdons Bushchat
Saxicola jerdoni
Discover the Jerdon's Bushchat (Saxicola jerdoni), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in our guide.
14-15 cm
636
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Jerdons Bushlark
Mirafra affinis
Discover the Jerdon's Bushlark (Mirafra affinis), a small perching bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
15-15 cm
639
Perching Birds
Jerdons Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
Discover the mysterious Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus), a critically endangered nocturnal wader. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation.
27-27 cm
690
Waders
Jerdons Leafbird
Chloropsis jerdoni
Discover the Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni). Learn about this vibrant green perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.
17-19 cm
666
Perching Birds
Jerdons Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
Discover the Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis), a nocturnal bird species. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
24-26 cm
702
Night Birds
Least Concern
Jet Manakin
Chloropipo unicolor
Discover the Jet Manakin (Chloropipo unicolor), a rare perching bird of South America. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
9-10 cm
443
Perching Birds
jouanins petrel
Bulweria fallax
Learn about the Jouanin's Petrel (Bulweria fallax), a pelagic seabird of the Indian Ocean. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique flight patterns.
30-32 cm
1,810
jungle babbler
Argya striata
Learn about the Jungle Babbler, the social 'Seven Sisters' bird of India. Explore their habitat, behavior, diet, and unique group living habits.
25-25 cm
4,327
Perching Birds
Least Concern
jungle bush quail
Perdicula asiatica
Learn about the Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica). Discover its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent.
17-17 cm
3,265
Upland Ground Birds
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Discover the Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its gray-black appearance, diet, nesting habits, and birdwatching tips.
23-26 cm
651
Perching Birds
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Discover the Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-24 cm
716
Night Birds
jungle owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
Learn about the Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum), a small barred owl native to India. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and birdwatching tips.
20-20 cm
1,690
Jungle Prinia
Prinia sylvatica
Discover the Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical features, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.
15-18 cm
687
Perching Birds
Vulnerable
Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant
Hemitriccus kaempferi
Discover the Kaempfer's Tody-tyrant (Hemitriccus kaempferi). Learn about this rare, green-and-yellow perching bird, its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
9-10 cm
500
Perching Birds
Kalij Pheasant
Lophura leucomelanos
Discover the Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
49-73 cm
691
Upland Ground Birds