Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

Discover the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis), a unique duck species endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.

37-47 cm

276

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Arctic Loon

Gavia arctica

Discover the Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica), a fascinating duck-like bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique species.

58-73 cm

300

Black Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

244

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

common moorhen Least Concern
common moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.

32-35 cm

2,326

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

Discover the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), a striking waterfowl species. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

58-71 cm

294

White Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

26-33 cm

211

White Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

277

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

46-54 cm

264

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Fulvous Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

Discover the Fulvous Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna bicolor). Learn about its unique cinnamon plumage, whistling calls, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

45-53 cm

234

Cinnamon Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Learn about the Gadwall (Mareca strepera), a subtle yet fascinating dabbling duck. Discover its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

46-56 cm

294

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
great crested grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.

46-51 cm

2,451

Orange Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

64-81 cm

221

Grey-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greylag Goose

Anser anser

Discover the Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Learn about this iconic waterfowl's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive bird guide.

74-91 cm

308

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

indian spot billed duck Least Concern
indian spot billed duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.

58-63 cm

3,286

Grey Black

Duck-like Birds

knob billed duck Least Concern
knob billed duck

Sarkidiornis melanotos

Explore the Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos). Learn about its unique physical features, tropical wetland habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.

56-76 cm

3,540

White Black

Duck-like Birds

lesser whistling duck Least Concern
lesser whistling duck

Dendrocygna javanica

Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.

42-42 cm

2,937

Brown Orange

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

Discover the Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis). Learn about its unique physical appearance, arctic habitat, diving behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

44-60 cm

276

White Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Discover everything about the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the world's most recognizable duck. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts.

50-65 cm

241

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Marbled Duck

Marmaronetta angustirostris

Discover the Marbled Duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris), a unique sandy-brown waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.

39-42 cm

265

Sandy-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Critically Endangered
Masked Finfoot

Heliopais personatus

Discover the elusive Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus). Learn about this rare, duck-like bird's physical traits, habitat, conservation status, and birdwatching tips.

52-55 cm

238

Brown Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Discover the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), a majestic white waterfowl. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

140-160 cm

296

White Orange

Duck-like Birds

northern shoveler Least Concern
northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.

44-52 cm

2,569

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

purple swamphen Least Concern
purple swamphen

Porphyrio porphyrio

Discover the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), a striking large rail. Learn about its unique diet, habitat, social breeding, and physical characteristics.

45-50 cm

2,874

Purple Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

Discover the Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata). Learn about this unique duck-like bird's appearance, breeding habits, and conservation status in our expert guide.

53-69 cm

221

Grey Red

Duck-like Birds