Indian Subcontinent Birds

70 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

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amur falcon Least Concern
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.

28-31 cm

4,942

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Vulnerable
Andaman Serpent-eagle

Spilornis elgini

Discover the Andaman Serpent-eagle (Spilornis elgini), a rare raptor endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

40-50 cm

1,929

Brown White

Birds of Prey

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

32-41 cm

3,438

Grey Buff

Birds of Prey

Bearded Vulture Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

Discover the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, distinct orange-grey appearance, diet, and conservation status.

94-125 cm

1,908

Grey Orange

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Besra

Accipiter virgatus

Discover the Besra (Accipiter virgatus), a fierce bird of prey native to Asia. Learn about its habitat, hunting behavior, unique physical traits, and status.

29-39 cm

1,910

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Black Baza

Aviceda leuphotes

Discover the Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

1,766

Black White

Birds of Prey

black eagle Least Concern
black eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.

69-81 cm

4,687

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

black kite Least Concern
black kite

Milvus migrans

Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.

58-66 cm

5,019

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

black winged kite Least Concern
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

Learn about the Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), a small raptor famous for its hovering flight, striking red eyes, and unique hunting behavior.

31-34 cm

5,356

White Black

Birds of Prey

bonellis eagle Least Concern
bonellis eagle

Aquila fasciata

Learn all about the Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata). Discover its size, hunting habits, rocky habitats, and conservation status in this expert guide.

65-72 cm

2,995

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

Discover the Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus), a small but powerful bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

45-53 cm

1,985

Brown White

Birds of Prey

brahminy kite Least Concern
brahminy kite

Haliastur indus

Learn about the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), a stunning raptor with chestnut plumage and white head found near water bodies from India to Australia.

48-48 cm

4,664

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Changeable Hawk-eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

Discover the Changeable Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about this impressive raptor's physical traits, hunting habits, nesting behavior, and conservation.

60-75 cm

128

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Cinereous Vulture Near Threatened
Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

Discover the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a massive bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

100-120 cm

2,091

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

collared falconet Least Concern
collared falconet

Microhierax caerulescens

Discover the Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens), a tiny but fierce raptor found in the forests of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

18-18 cm

3,453

Black Orange

Birds of Prey

common kestrel Least Concern
common kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Discover the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). Learn about its unique hovering behavior, diverse habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

31-39 cm

2,888

Brown Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Crested Goshawk

Accipiter trivirgatus

Discover the Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus), a stealthy raptor of Asian forests. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, and key identification tips.

30-46 cm

1,590

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
crested hawk eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

Discover the Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about its size, diverse plumage, forest habitat, and hunting behavior in this complete guide.

60-72 cm

3,092

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
crested serpent eagle

Spilornis cheela

Learn about the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). Discover its habitat, snake-eating diet, physical features, and tips for birdwatchers.

55-75 cm

2,554

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Vulnerable
Eastern Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

Discover the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca). Learn about this rare bird of prey's physical appearance, diet, habitat, and conservation status.

72-84 cm

2,080

Dark Brown Gold

Birds of Prey

Endangered
egyptian vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Learn about the Egyptian vulture, the intelligent 'Pharaoh's chicken' known for using tools. Discover its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

60-70 cm

4,175

White Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Eurasian Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Discover the Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo), a common bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.

40-58 cm

1,712

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
eurasian hobby

Falco subbuteo

Learn about the Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), a small, agile falcon known for its incredible speed and ability to catch dragonflies in mid-air.

29-36 cm

3,640

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Least Concern
Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Discover the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a skilled bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status.

28-41 cm

1,859

Grey White

Birds of Prey