Indian Subcontinent Birds

59 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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grey headed fish eagle Near Threatened
grey headed fish eagle

Icthyophaga 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

3,792

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

3,545

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Discover the Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, hunting behavior, and conservation status in this guide.

44-52 cm

1,510

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Himalayan Buzzard

Buteo refectus

Discover the Himalayan Buzzard (Buteo refectus), a magnificent bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, hunting habits, and conservation status.

45-54 cm

1,497

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
himalayan vulture

Gyps himalayensis

Discover the majestic Himalayan Vulture (Gyps himalayensis). Learn about its massive wingspan, high-altitude habitat, diet, and conservation status.

103-122 cm

2,411

Brown Cream

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

Discover the Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

59-67 cm

1,640

Brown Buff

Birds of Prey

Critically Endangered
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

4,087

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Jerdons Baza

Aviceda jerdoni

Discover the Jerdon's Baza (Aviceda jerdoni), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its size, physical appearance, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

41-48 cm

1,555

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
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

3,746

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

1,545

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

1,528

Cinnamon Grey

Birds of Prey

Long-legged Buzzard 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

1,569

Brown Cream

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
merlin

Falco columbarius

Discover the Merlin (Falco columbarius), a small but powerful falcon. Learn about its habitat, diet, hunting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

24-33 cm

2,689

Grey Brown

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

1,649

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

1,697

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

1,526

Black Rufous

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
oriental honey buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Learn about the Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus), a unique raptor known for feeding on bee larvae. Explore its habitat, diet, and behavior.

52-68 cm

2,261

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Osprey 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

1,742

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

3,551

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

4,086

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

4,483

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

1,733

Black White

Birds of Prey

Critically Endangered
red headed vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

Learn about the Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation efforts to save this species.

76-86 cm

2,305

Black Red

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
red necked falcon

Falco chicquera

Learn about the Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

30-36 cm

2,372

Grey Chestnut

Birds of Prey