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234 bird species 184 featured
Least Concern
alexandrine parakeet
Palaeornis eupatria
Discover the Alexandrine Parakeet, a stunning green and pink parrot named after Alexander the Great. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and fascinating feral populations worldwide.
53-53 cm
3,552
Perching Birds
Least Concern
amur falcon
Falco amurensis
Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.
28-31 cm
2,708
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark
Eremopterix griseus
Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.
12-12 cm
2,898
Perching Birds
Least Concern
ashy drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.
29-29 cm
2,711
Perching Birds
Least Concern
ashy prinia
Prinia inornata
Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.
13-13 cm
5,677
Perching Birds
Least Concern
asian koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.
43-43 cm
4,453
Perching Birds
asian openbill
Anastomus oscitans
Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.
68-68 cm
3,751
Waders
Least Concern
audubons shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
Learn about the Audubon's Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri), a tropical seabird known for its plunge-diving skills, pelagic habitat, and unique hunting behavior.
30-30 cm
1,451
Critically Endangered
baers pochard
Aythya baeri
Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.
41-46 cm
1,064
Least Concern
baikal teal
Sibirionetta formosa
Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.
39-43 cm
1,028
Endangered
baraus petrel
Pterodroma baraui
Discover the Barau's petrel (Pterodroma baraui), an endangered gadfly petrel nesting on the high peaks of Réunion Island and roaming the Indian Ocean.
38-38 cm
1,208
Least Concern
barbary falcon
Falco peregrinus
Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.
33-44 cm
1,369
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
15-15 cm
1,100
Least Concern
bay backed shrike
Lanius vittatus
Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.
17-17 cm
2,474
Perching Birds
Least Concern
baya weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.
15-15 cm
5,017
Perching Birds
Least Concern
black bittern
Ixobrychus flavicollis
Discover the black bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis). Learn about its nocturnal habits, distinct black plumage, and its habitat in tropical Asia and Australia.
58-58 cm
1,440
Least Concern
black crowned night heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.
58-65 cm
2,774
Waders
black drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
Discover the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a fearless Asian bird known as the 'King Crow' for its aggressive defense and distinctive forked tail.
28-28 cm
3,526
Perching Birds
Least Concern
black eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis
Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.
69-81 cm
2,409
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
black headed gull
Larus ridibundus
Learn all about the Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips for birdwatchers.
38-38 cm
1,524
Least Concern
black headed ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
Discover the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), a versatile wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. Learn about its striking white and black plumage, diverse habitats, and fascinating diet.
75-75 cm
4,268
Waders
Least Concern
black kite
Milvus migrans
Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.
58-66 cm
2,660
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
black necked grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Discover the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). Learn about its unique plumage, diet, habitat, and migratory patterns in this comprehensive guide.
28-34 cm
1,286