Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,614 bird species 247 featured

Northern Goshawk Least Concern
Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Discover the Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), a powerful bird of prey. Learn about its size, grey plumage, forest habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

48-69 cm

719

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Northern Grey Shrike

Lanius borealis

Discover the Northern Grey Shrike (Lanius borealis). Learn about this unique predatory perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

22-26 cm

537

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Northern House Martin

Delichon urbicum

Discover the Northern House Martin (Delichon urbicum). Learn about this perching bird's appearance, nesting habits, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

665

Black White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Discover the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), a striking wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

28-31 cm

726

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
Northern Mourner

Schiffornis veraepacis

Discover the Northern Mourner (Schiffornis veraepacis). Learn about this secretive brown perching bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

20-22 cm

466

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Northern Nutcracker

Nucifraga caryocatactes

Discover the Northern Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes). Learn about this unique perching bird, its forest habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

32-34 cm

657

Brown White

Perching Birds

northern pintail Least Concern
northern pintail

Anas acuta

Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.

51-56 cm

1,629

Black White
northern shoveler Least Concern
northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.

44-52 cm

3,083

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Northern Silvery Grebe Near Threatened
Northern Silvery Grebe

Podiceps juninensis

Discover the Northern Silvery Grebe (Podiceps juninensis), a unique Andean waterbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.

28-32 cm

519

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Northern Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

Discover everything about the Northern Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). Learn about this tiny perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

9-11 cm

630

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ocellated Piculet

Picumnus dorbignyanus

Discover the Ocellated Piculet (Picumnus dorbignyanus), a tiny tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips.

8-9 cm

541

Brown Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Ochre-backed Woodpecker Least Concern
Ochre-backed Woodpecker

Celeus ochraceus

Discover the Ochre-backed Woodpecker (Celeus ochraceus). Learn about its unique ochre plumage, habitat, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

17-19 cm

514

Ochre Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Ochre-bellied Flycatcher

Mionectes oleagineus

Discover the Ochre-bellied Flycatcher (Mionectes oleagineus). Learn about its olive plumage, tropical habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits in this guide.

13-14 cm

584

Olive Ochre

Perching Birds

Ochre-breasted Tanager Least Concern
Ochre-breasted Tanager

Habia stolzmanni

Discover the Ochre-breasted Tanager (Habia stolzmanni), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips here.

14-15 cm

20

Brown Ochre

Perching Birds

Ochre-lored Flatbill Least Concern
Ochre-lored Flatbill

Tolmomyias flaviventris

Discover the Ochre-lored Flatbill (Tolmomyias flaviventris). Learn about this olive-yellow perching bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

14-15 cm

503

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive Bulbul

Iole viridescens

Discover the Olive Bulbul (Iole viridescens), a unique perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

18-20 cm

638

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Olive Manakin Least Concern
Olive Manakin

Xenopipo uniformis

Discover the Olive Manakin (Xenopipo uniformis), a unique perching bird of the Neotropics. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

9-10 cm

498

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive Oropendola

Psarocolius bifasciatus

Discover the Olive Oropendola (Psarocolius bifasciatus). Learn about this striking perching bird's appearance, nesting habits, and where to spot them in the wild.

38-48 cm

50

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive-backed Pipit

Anthus hodgsoni

Discover the Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni). Learn about this olive-colored perching bird, its unique habitat, migratory patterns, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

648

Olive White

Perching Birds

Olive-backed Sunbird Least Concern
Olive-backed Sunbird

Cinnyris jugularis

Discover the Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, nectar-rich diet, nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

699

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive-chested Flycatcher

Myiophobus cryptoxanthus

Discover the Olive-chested Flycatcher (Myiophobus cryptoxanthus). Explore its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

13-14 cm

567

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange Bullfinch

Pyrrhula aurantiaca

Discover the Orange Bullfinch (Pyrrhula aurantiaca), a stunning Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.

13-15 cm

691

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange Oriole

Icterus auratus

Discover the Orange Oriole (Icterus auratus), a vibrant perching bird native to the Yucatan. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in our guide.

18-20 cm

389

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker

Dicaeum trigonostigma

Discover the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

8-9 cm

672

Grey-green Orange

Perching Birds