Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,614 bird species 247 featured
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
Discover the Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus), a master of nocturnal camouflage. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
30-34 cm
729
Night Birds
Lark-like Brushrunner
Coryphistera alaudina
Discover the Lark-like Brushrunner (Coryphistera alaudina). Learn about this unique brown perching bird's habitat, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
16-18 cm
534
Perching Birds
Least Concern
laughing dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.
27-27 cm
5,828
Upland Ground Birds
Laysan Rail
Zapornia palmeri
Discover the Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri), a flightless bird from Hawaii. Learn about its unique physical traits, behavior, and why it went extinct.
13-15 cm
534
Upland Ground Birds
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Discover the Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), the world's smallest wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.
13-15 cm
565
Waders
Lemon-rumped Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus chloronotus
Discover the Lemon-rumped Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus chloronotus). Learn about this vibrant green and yellow bird, its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
9-10 cm
699
Perching Birds
Lemon-spectacled Tanager
Habia olivacea
Discover the Lemon-spectacled Tanager (Habia olivacea). Learn about its green plumage, yellow markings, perching habits, habitat, and expert birding tips.
13-14 cm
53
Perching Birds
lesser adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
Discover the Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus). Learn about this large, shy stork's habitat, diet, and conservation status in Asia's wetlands.
110-120 cm
2,074
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Discover the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus). Learn about its physical appearance, coastal habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
51-64 cm
713
Seabirds
Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
Discover the Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive species.
33-42 cm
775
Perching Birds
Endangered
Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird
Malacoptila minor
Discover the Lesser Crescent-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila minor). Explore its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
16-18 cm
544
Perching Birds
Lesser Crested Tern
Thalasseus bengalensis
Discover the Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis). Learn about this elegant seabird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification features.
35-43 cm
715
Seabirds
Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalus
Discover the Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its grey and white appearance, habitat, diet, and key birdwatching tips.
25-27 cm
725
Perching Birds
Lesser Fish-eagle
Icthyophaga humilis
Discover the Lesser Fish-eagle (Icthyophaga humilis), a fascinating bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
61-68 cm
767
Birds of Prey
Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Discover the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), the smallest and most numerous flamingo species. Learn about their unique pink plumage, diet, and habitat.
80-105 cm
798
Waders
lesser florican
Sypheotides indicus
Learn about the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a rare grassland bird known for its spectacular jumping displays and unique breeding habits.
46-51 cm
1,577
Least Concern
lesser frigatebird
Fregata ariel
Learn about the Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel), the smallest frigatebird known for its red gular sac, aerial mastery, and unique kleptoparasitic feeding.
70-80 cm
1,259
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Discover the vibrant Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria). Learn about its identification, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this small songbird.
9-12 cm
107
Perching Birds
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
Discover the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), a small, colonial bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
27-33 cm
676
Birds of Prey
Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush
Garrulax monileger
Discover the Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush (Garrulax monileger). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this unique bird.
24-31 cm
638
Perching Birds
Lesser Racquet-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus remifer
Discover the Lesser Racquet-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus remifer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, distinct tail feathers, and birding tips.
25-28 cm
656
Perching Birds
Lesser Rhea
Rhea pennata
Discover the Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata), a flightless upland bird from South America. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
90-100 cm
76
Upland Ground Birds
Lesser Shortwing
Brachypteryx leucophris
Discover the Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris), a shy perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips in our guide.
11-13 cm
602
Perching Birds
Least Concern
lesser whistling duck
Dendrocygna javanica
Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.
42-42 cm
3,448
Duck-like Birds