Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,594 bird species 247 featured

Least Concern
red breasted flycatcher

Ficedula parva

Learn about the red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva), a small migratory bird known for its orange throat, unique tail-flicking, and woodland habitat.

12-13 cm

2,985

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
red breasted merganser

Mergus serrator

Learn about the Red-breasted Merganser, a unique diving duck with a serrated bill. Explore its habitat in Pakistan, physical traits, and wintering habits.

52-58 cm

1,871

Grey Brown
Least Concern
red collared dove

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.

23-23 cm

2,598

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
red crested pochard

Netta rufina

Discover the Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina). Explore its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and behavior in our comprehensive SEO guide for birders.

53-57 cm

1,259

Brown White
Least Concern
red headed trogon

Harpactes erythrocephalus

Discover the vibrant Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus). Learn about its striking orange and red plumage, habitat in Asian forests, diet of insects and fruits, and unique behaviors.

34-34 cm

3,022

Orange Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Critically Endangered
red headed vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

Learn about the Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation efforts to save this species.

85-85 cm

1,424

Black Grey
Least Concern
Red Junglefowl

Gallus gallus

Discover the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken. Learn about its habitat, striking red and black plumage, and behavior.

41-78 cm

751

Red Black

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Discover the Red Knot (Calidris canutus), a remarkable migratory wader. Learn about its unique plumage, incredible long-distance migration, and coastal habitat.

23-26 cm

718

Grey Red

Waders

red naped ibis Least Concern
red naped ibis

Pseudibis papillosa

Learn about the Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa). Discover its unique appearance, dry-field habitat, and behavior in the Indian Subcontinent.

68-68 cm

5,121

Black Red

Waders

Near Threatened
red necked falcon

Falco chicquera

Learn about the Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

31-36 cm

1,538

Grey White
Least Concern
red necked grebe

Podiceps grisegena

Learn about the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena). Explore its unique red plumage, migratory habits, diet of fish and insects, and conservation status.

40-50 cm

2,023

Brown Red
Least Concern
Red Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

Discover the Red Phalarope, a unique arctic wader. Learn about its striking red plumage, migratory habits, diet, and tips for spotting this fascinating bird.

20-22 cm

726

Red Grey

Waders

red rumped swallow Least Concern
red rumped swallow

Cecropis daurica

Learn about the Red-Rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), a migratory bird known for its unique mud nests, striking reddish rump, and impressive aerial skills.

16-17 cm

3,967

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Endangered
Red Siskin

Spinus cucullatus

Discover the vibrant Red Siskin (Spinus cucullatus). Learn about this endangered perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

10-11 cm

446

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red Spurfowl

Galloperdix spadicea

Explore the Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea). Learn about this 30-38 cm reddish-brown upland ground bird, its habitat in India, diet, and shy behavior.

30-38 cm

867

Reddish-brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

red vented bulbul Least Concern
red vented bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

Explore the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). Learn about its habitat, diet, and why it's one of the world's top 100 invasive species.

20-20 cm

5,224

Black Brown

Perching Birds

red wattled lapwing Least Concern
red wattled lapwing

Vanellus indicus

Learn about the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known for its 'did-he-do-it' call. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits.

32-35 cm

3,706

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Red-backed Shrike

Lanius collurio

Discover the Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio). Learn about this fascinating perching bird's unique hunting habits, habitat, and identification tips.

16-18 cm

724

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-banded Fruiteater

Pipreola whitelyi

Discover the Red-banded Fruiteater (Pipreola whitelyi). Learn about its vibrant green and red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.

18-20 cm

479

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

Discover the Red-bellied Macaw (Orthopsittaca manilatus). Learn about this unique species' habitat, physical traits, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

43-46 cm

513

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Blue Magpie

Urocissa erythroryncha

Discover the Red-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha). Learn about its striking blue plumage, long tail, diet, habitat, and tips for birdwatchers.

65-68 cm

672

Blue Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

Discover the Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax). Learn about this unique corvid's appearance, mountain habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation.

39-41 cm

671

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Leiothrix

Leiothrix lutea

Discover the Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea), also known as the Pekin Robin. Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique behavior, and habitat requirements.

13-15 cm

632

Olive Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus ochraceiceps

Discover the Red-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ochraceiceps). Learn about its unique physical traits, forest habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.

22-24 cm

644

Brown Red

Perching Birds