Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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amur falcon Featured
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 2,203
brown gray
Birds of Prey
black eagle Featured
black eagle

Ictinaetus malayensis

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 1,946
black brown
Birds of Prey
black kite Featured
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 2,156
black brown
Birds of Prey
black winged kite Featured
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

Learn about the Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), a small raptor famous for its hovering flight, striking red eyes, and unique hunting behavior.

31-34 cm 3,098
white black
Birds of Prey
brahminy kite Featured
brahminy kite

Hailiastur indus

Learn about the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), a stunning raptor with chestnut plumage and white head found near water bodies from India to Australia.

48-48 cm 1,747
brown white
Birds of Prey
collared falconet
collared falconet

Microhierax careulescens

Discover the Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens), a tiny but fierce raptor found in the forests of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

18-18 cm 877
black orange
Birds of Prey
Featured
egyptian vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Learn about the Egyptian vulture, the intelligent 'Pharaoh's chicken' known for using tools. Discover its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

60-70 cm 1,670
white black
Birds of Prey
grey headed fish eagle Featured
grey headed fish eagle

lcthyophanga ichthyaetus

Learn about the Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophanga ichthyaetus). A detailed guide on its physical traits, specialized fish-hunting diet, and forest habitat.

69-74 cm 1,442
brown gray
Birds of Prey
Featured
griffon vulture

Gyps fulvus

Discover the majestic Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Learn about its massive wingspan, scavenger diet, mountain habitats, and unique breeding behaviors.

95-105 cm 1,462
gray brown
Birds of Prey
Featured
indian vulture

Gyps indicus

Discover the Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus). Learn about its habitat, diet of carrion, and the critical conservation efforts to save this endangered scavenger.

89-103 cm 1,908
black brown
Birds of Prey
Featured
laggar falcon

Falco jugger

Discover the Laggar Falcon (Falco jugger), a medium-sized raptor of the Indian subcontinent. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation needs.

43-46 cm 1,441
brown gray
Birds of Prey
Featured
pallass fish eagle

Haliaeetus leucoryphus

Explore the Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus). A comprehensive guide to this globally threatened raptor's habitat, physical traits, and behavior.

76-84 cm 1,582
black brown
Birds of Prey
Featured
pallid harrier

Circus macrourus

Learn about the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), a migratory raptor known for its pale plumage and graceful low flight across open plains and bogs.

40-48 cm 1,948
brown gray
Birds of Prey
peregrine falcon Featured
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.

38-51 cm 1,815
black brown
Birds of Prey
Featured
pied falconet

Microhierax melanoleucos

Learn about the Pied Falconet (Microhierax melanoleucos), a small black and white raptor found in Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique hunting behavior.

20-20 cm 1,133
black white
Birds of Prey
shikra Featured
shikra

Accipiter badius

Learn about the Shikra (Accipiter badius), a small raptor found in Asia and Africa. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birdwatching tips.

30-36 cm 4,060
brown white
Birds of Prey
Featured
short toed snake eagle

Circaetus gallicus

Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.

62-67 cm 2,040
gray white
Birds of Prey
Featured
steppe eagle

Aquila nipalensis

Discover the Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis). Learn about its dry habitat, diverse hunting techniques, diet of susliks, and physical characteristics.

76-80 cm 1,679
black brown
Birds of Prey
tawny eagle Featured
tawny eagle

Aquila rapax

Discover the tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), a resilient bird of prey found in Africa and Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique scavenger behavior.

63-71 cm 1,529
gray black
Birds of Prey
white bellied sea eagle Featured
white bellied sea eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Discover the majestic White-bellied Sea Eagle. Learn about its hunting behavior, coastal habitat, and physical traits in our comprehensive expert guide.

66-71 cm 2,207
white black
Birds of Prey
Featured
white rumped vulture

Gyps bengalensis

Learn about the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis). Discover facts about its habitat, diet, and its status as a critically endangered scavenger.

75-85 cm 1,519
black white
Birds of Prey
amur falcon
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

28-31 cm brown , gray Birds of Prey 2,203
black eagle
black eagle

Ictinaetus malayensis

69-81 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 1,946
black kite
black kite

Milvus migrans

58-66 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 2,156
black winged kite
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

31-34 cm white , black Birds of Prey 3,098
brahminy kite
brahminy kite

Hailiastur indus

48-48 cm brown , white Birds of Prey 1,747
collared falconet
collared falconet

Microhierax careulescens

18-18 cm black , orange Birds of Prey 877
egyptian vulture

Neophron percnopterus

60-70 cm white , black Birds of Prey 1,670
grey headed fish eagle
grey headed fish eagle

lcthyophanga ichthyaetus

69-74 cm brown , gray Birds of Prey 1,442
griffon vulture

Gyps fulvus

95-105 cm gray , brown Birds of Prey 1,462
indian vulture

Gyps indicus

89-103 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 1,908
laggar falcon

Falco jugger

43-46 cm brown , gray Birds of Prey 1,441
pallass fish eagle

Haliaeetus leucoryphus

76-84 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 1,582
pallid harrier

Circus macrourus

40-48 cm brown , gray Birds of Prey 1,948
peregrine falcon
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

38-51 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 1,815
pied falconet

Microhierax melanoleucos

20-20 cm black , white Birds of Prey 1,133
shikra
shikra

Accipiter badius

30-36 cm brown , white Birds of Prey 4,060
short toed snake eagle

Circaetus gallicus

62-67 cm gray , white Birds of Prey 2,040
steppe eagle

Aquila nipalensis

76-80 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 1,679
tawny eagle
tawny eagle

Aquila rapax

63-71 cm gray , black Birds of Prey 1,529
white bellied sea eagle
white bellied sea eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

66-71 cm white , black Birds of Prey 2,207
white rumped vulture

Gyps bengalensis

75-85 cm black , white Birds of Prey 1,519