Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,589 bird species 247 featured
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Discover the Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), a unique wader known for its colorful plumage and foraging habits. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
21-26 cm
757
Waders
Rufescent Flycatcher
Myiophobus rufescens
Discover the Rufescent Flycatcher (Myiophobus rufescens). Learn about this unique perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
14-15 cm
593
Perching Birds
Rufescent Prinia
Prinia rufescens
Discover the Rufescent Prinia (Prinia rufescens), a small perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
11-12 cm
681
Perching Birds
Rufescent Screech-owl
Megascops ingens
Discover the Rufescent Screech-owl (Megascops ingens), a mysterious nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips.
19-22 cm
502
Night Birds
Rufescent Tiger-heron
Tigrisoma lineatum
Discover the Rufescent Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma lineatum). Learn about this stunning wader's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.
60-75 cm
570
Waders
Rufous Babbler
Argya subrufa
Discover the Rufous Babbler (Argya subrufa), a unique perching bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.
24-26 cm
693
Perching Birds
Rufous Casiornis
Casiornis rufus
Discover the Rufous Casiornis (Casiornis rufus), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
19-21 cm
125
Perching Birds
Rufous Mourner
Rhytipterna holerythra
Discover the Rufous Mourner (Rhytipterna holerythra), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
18-20 cm
554
Perching Birds
Rufous Sibia
Heterophasia capistrata
Discover the Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), a vibrant Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips here.
21-23 cm
589
Perching Birds
Least Concern
rufous treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Learn about the Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), a versatile member of the crow family known for its striking colors and opportunistic feeding habits.
46-50 cm
7,425
Perching Birds
Rufous Woodpecker
Micropternus brachyurus
Discover the Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Learn about its unique ant-nesting habits, rufous-brown plumage, and where to spot this elusive bird.
24-26 cm
746
Tree-clinging Birds
Rufous-backed Sibia
Leioptila annectens
Discover the Rufous-backed Sibia (Leioptila annectens). Learn about its unique rufous and black plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and essential birding tips.
22-24 cm
625
Perching Birds
Rufous-backed Wren
Campylorhynchus capistratus
Discover the Rufous-backed Wren (Campylorhynchus capistratus). Learn about this perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in our expert guide.
17-19 cm
368
Perching Birds
Rufous-banded Owl
Ciccaba albitarsis
Discover the Rufous-banded Owl (Ciccaba albitarsis), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
30-35 cm
498
Night Birds
Rufous-bellied Eagle
Lophotriorchis kienerii
Discover the Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii), a striking forest raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
46-61 cm
779
Birds of Prey
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Niltava sundara
Discover the Rufous-bellied Niltava (Niltava sundara), a stunning blue and orange bird. Explore its habitat, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.
15-18 cm
605
Perching Birds
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
Dendrocopos hyperythrus
Discover the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
20-25 cm
674
Tree-clinging Birds
Rufous-breasted Accentor
Prunella strophiata
Discover the Rufous-breasted Accentor (Prunella strophiata). Learn about its physical features, high-altitude habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
13-15 cm
662
Perching Birds
Rufous-breasted Bush-robin
Tarsiger hyperythrus
Discover the Rufous-breasted Bush-robin (Tarsiger hyperythrus). Explore this guide on its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
12-14 cm
631
Perching Birds
Rufous-capped Babbler
Cyanoderma ruficeps
Discover the Rufous-capped Babbler (Cyanoderma ruficeps). Learn about its olive-rufous plumage, unique habitat, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
11-12 cm
589
Perching Birds
Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush
Ianthocincla rufogularis
Discover the Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla rufogularis). Learn about this unique brown and rufous perching bird, its habitat, diet, and behavior.
23-25 cm
625
Perching Birds
Rufous-collared Sparrow
Zonotrichia capensis
Discover the Rufous-collared Sparrow (Zonotrichia capensis). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this iconic bird.
13-15 cm
427
Perching Birds
Rufous-crowned Prinia
Prinia khasiana
Discover the Rufous-crowned Prinia (Prinia khasiana). Learn about its physical features, unique habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips for this species.
11-12 cm
676
Perching Birds