Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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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

2,694

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Japanese Sparrowhawk 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

Grey White

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

286

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

2,209

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

201

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

204

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

258

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

202

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

206

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Nicobar Sparrowhawk 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

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Northern Goshawk 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

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Oriental Hobby 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

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

210

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

2,195

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

2,674

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

2,643

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black White

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

221

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

215

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

182

Brown White

Birds of Prey

shikra Least Concern
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

4,977

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

2,649

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

181

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

2,418

Black Brown

Birds of Prey