Indian Subcontinent Birds

47 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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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

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
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

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Cinnamon Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown Cream

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black Rufous

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Discover the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a specialized bird of prey. Learn about its unique hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

50-66 cm

1,129

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Endangered
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

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
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

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

peregrine falcon 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

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black White

Birds of Prey

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

1,128

Black Chestnut

Birds of Prey

Endangered
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Critically Endangered
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

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Endangered
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

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

tawny eagle 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

Grey Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Critically Endangered
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

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey