Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,589 bird species 247 featured

Near Threatened
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

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rufous

Waders

Least Concern
Ruff

Calidris pugnax

Discover the fascinating Ruff (Calidris pugnax), a unique wader bird. Learn about its distinct physical appearance, migratory patterns, diet, and nesting habits.

20-32 cm

774

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Rufous Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Rufous White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rust

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Rufous Black

Perching Birds

rufous treepie 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

Orange Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Rufous-brown Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Rufous Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Near Threatened
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

Black Chestnut

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Rufous Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue-grey Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds