Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,614 bird species 247 featured
Musician Wren
Cyphorhinus arada
Discover the Musician Wren (Cyphorhinus arada), a unique perching bird from the Amazon. Learn about its appearance, haunting songs, diet, and nesting habits here.
14-15 cm
427
Perching Birds
Naga Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis chocolatinus
Discover the Naga Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis chocolatinus), a rare perching bird. Learn about its chocolate brown plumage, unique habitat, and birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
597
Perching Birds
Narcondam Hornbill
Rhyticeros narcondami
Discover the Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami), a rare and endemic bird species found only on Narcondam Island. Learn about its habitat and conservation.
45-50 cm
705
Perching Birds
Narino Tapaculo
Scytalopus vicinior
Discover the elusive Narino Tapaculo (Scytalopus vicinior). Learn about this grey perching bird's habitat, unique behaviors, and top tips for spotting it today.
10-12 cm
481
Perching Birds
Nepal Cupwing
Pnoepyga immaculata
Discover the elusive Nepal Cupwing (Pnoepyga immaculata). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare bird.
8-10 cm
708
Perching Birds
Nepal Fulvetta
Alcippe nipalensis
Discover the Nepal Fulvetta (Alcippe nipalensis), a small, charming perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.
12-13 cm
605
Perching Birds
Nepal House Martin
Delichon nipalense
Discover the Nepal House Martin (Delichon nipalense), a fascinating perching bird native to the Himalayas. Explore its physical traits, habitat, and behavior.
10-12 cm
651
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
Nicobar Bulbul
Ixos nicobariensis
Discover the Nicobar Bulbul (Ixos nicobariensis), a unique perching bird endemic to the Nicobar Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.
20-22 cm
668
Perching Birds
Nicobar Imperial-pigeon
Ducula nicobarica
Discover the Nicobar Imperial-pigeon (Ducula nicobarica). Learn about its unique grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and status in this comprehensive guide.
38-45 cm
719
Perching Birds
Nicobar Jungle-flycatcher
Cyornis nicobaricus
Discover the Nicobar Jungle-flycatcher (Cyornis nicobaricus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.
14-15 cm
712
Perching Birds
Nicobar Parakeet
Psittacula caniceps
Discover the Nicobar Parakeet (Psittacula caniceps), a rare and striking bird native to the Nicobar Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation.
40-42 cm
699
Perching Birds
Nicobar Pigeon
Caloenas nicobarica
Discover the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica), a stunning bird known for its iridescent plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.
32-40 cm
747
Perching Birds
Nicobar Scops-owl
Otus alius
Discover the elusive Nicobar Scops-Owl (Otus alius). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.
18-19 cm
696
Night Birds
Nicobar Scrubfowl
Megapodius nicobariensis
Learn about the Nicobar Scrubfowl (Megapodius nicobariensis), a unique upland ground bird known for its mound-building nesting habits and endemic status in the Nicobar Islands.
37-43 cm
913
Upland Ground Birds
Nicobar Sparrowhawk
Accipiter butleri
Discover the Nicobar Sparrowhawk (Accipiter butleri), a rare bird of prey endemic to India. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
28-34 cm
664
Birds of Prey
Nilgiri Chilappan
Montecincla cachinnans
Discover the Nilgiri Chilappan (Montecincla cachinnans). Learn about this unique, olive-brown bird endemic to the Western Ghats, its habitat, and behavior.
20-24 cm
637
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
Dicaeum concolor
Discover the Nilgiri Flowerpecker (Dicaeum concolor), a tiny olive-green bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.
8-8 cm
645
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Flycatcher
Eumyias albicaudatus
Discover the Nilgiri Flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus), a stunning blue bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and nesting habits.
12-13 cm
705
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon
Ducula cuprea
Discover the Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea), a stunning perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
38-43 cm
737
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Pipit
Anthus nilghiriensis
Discover the Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis), a rare endemic perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
15-17 cm
630
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Sholakili
Sholicola major
Discover the Nilgiri Sholakili (Sholicola major), a rare endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, unique appearance, and birdwatching tips.
13-15 cm
667
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Columba elphinstonii
Discover the Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii), a unique perching bird native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
36-42 cm
773
Perching Birds
Vulnerable
Noronha Elaenia
Elaenia ridleyana
Discover the Noronha Elaenia (Elaenia ridleyana), an endemic perching bird from Fernando de Noronha. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
15-16 cm
492
Perching Birds