Birds of Indian Subcontinent
55 bird species 222 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
2,694
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
Japanese Sparrowhawk
Accipiter gularis
Discover the Japanese Sparrowhawk (Accipiter gularis), a small but fierce bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips here.
23-30 cm
178
Birds of Prey
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
286
Birds of Prey
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
2,209
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
201
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
204
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
258
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
202
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
206
Birds of Prey
Vulnerable
Nicobar Sparrowhawk
Accipiter butleri
Discover the Nicobar Sparrowhawk (Accipiter butleri), a rare bird of prey endemic to India. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
28-34 cm
200
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
Discover the Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), a powerful bird of prey. Learn about its size, grey plumage, forest habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
48-69 cm
219
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
183
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
2,195
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
2,674
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
2,643
Birds of Prey
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
1,867
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
221
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
215
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
182
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
2,649
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
181
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
2,418
Birds of Prey