Indian Subcontinent Birds
47 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
3,175
Birds of Prey
Lesser Fish-eagle
Icthyophaga humilis
Discover the Lesser Fish-eagle (Icthyophaga humilis), a fascinating bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
61-68 cm
1,087
Birds of Prey
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
Discover the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), a small, colonial bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
27-33 cm
1,034
Birds of Prey
Long-legged Buzzard
Buteo rufinus
Discover the Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus). Learn about this impressive bird of prey's appearance, habitat, hunting behavior, and conservation status today.
50-65 cm
1,142
Birds of Prey
Montagus Harrier
Circus pygargus
Discover everything about Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus). Learn about this graceful bird of prey, its migratory habits, physical traits, and conservation.
39-50 cm
1,070
Birds of Prey
Mountain Hawk-eagle
Nisaetus nipalensis
Discover the Mountain Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis). Learn about its physical appearance, predatory behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.
67-86 cm
1,252
Birds of Prey
Oriental Hobby
Falco severus
Discover the Oriental Hobby (Falco severus), a stunning bird of prey. Learn about its physical traits, habitat, hunting habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.
27-30 cm
1,044
Birds of Prey
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
3,053
Birds of Prey
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
3,571
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
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
3,916
Birds of Prey
Pied Harrier
Circus melanoleucos
Discover the Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and conservation status.
43-50 cm
1,115
Birds of Prey
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
1,128
Birds of Prey
Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
Discover the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
45-57 cm
1,059
Birds of Prey
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
3,530
Birds of Prey
Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris). Learn about this critically endangered raptor's physical traits, habitat, and vital role in the ecosystem.
80-95 cm
1,017
Birds of Prey
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
3,428
Birds of Prey
Vulnerable
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
3,469
Birds of Prey
Upland Buzzard
Buteo hemilasius
Discover the Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and nesting habits.
57-71 cm
1,129
Birds of Prey
Western Marsh-harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Discover the Western Marsh-harrier (Circus aeruginosus). Learn about this majestic bird of prey, its unique hunting habits, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
43-54 cm
1,009
Birds of Prey
white eyed buzzard
Butastur teesa
Discover the White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa). Learn about its unique white iris, South Asian habitat, hunting behavior, and identification tips.
43-43 cm
3,174
Birds of Prey
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
2,994
Birds of Prey
White-tailed Sea-eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Discover the majestic White-tailed Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status in this guide.
66-94 cm
1,131
Birds of Prey