Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,594 bird species 247 featured
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
Perching Birds
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
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Waders
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
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
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds