Indian Subcontinent Birds
44 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
5,018
Duck-like Birds
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
4,401
Duck-like Birds
little grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Discover the Little Grebe (Dabchick), the smallest European grebe. Learn about its aquatic habitat, unique diving behavior, nesting habits, and diet.
23-29 cm
3,100
Duck-like Birds
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
1,699
Duck-like Birds
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
1,633
Duck-like Birds
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
1,540
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
northern pintail
Anas acuta
Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.
50-65 cm
2,583
Duck-like Birds
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
4,173
Duck-like Birds
red breasted merganser
Mergus serrator
Learn about the Red-breasted Merganser, a unique diving duck with a serrated bill. Explore its habitat in Pakistan, physical traits, and wintering habits.
52-58 cm
2,786
Duck-like Birds
red crested pochard
Netta rufina
Discover the Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina). Explore its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and behavior in our comprehensive SEO guide for birders.
53-57 cm
2,167
Duck-like Birds
red necked grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Learn about the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena). Explore its unique red plumage, migratory habits, diet of fish and insects, and conservation status.
40-50 cm
2,929
Duck-like Birds
ruddy shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
Learn about the Ruddy Shelduck (Brahminy Duck), a unique orange-brown waterfowl. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and migratory patterns.
61-67 cm
5,440
Duck-like Birds
slavonian grebe
Podiceps auritus
Discover the Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe). Learn about its striking red-and-black breeding plumage, unique feather-eating habits, and diverse habitats.
31-38 cm
3,091
Duck-like Birds
tufted duck
Aythya fuligula
Discover the Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). Learn about its unique crest, diving behavior, habitat, and diet in our comprehensive birdwatching guide.
40-47 cm
2,587
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
white breasted waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Learn about the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
32-32 cm
4,910
Duck-like Birds
white headed duck
Oxyura leucocephala
Discover the white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), an endangered diving duck known for its striking blue bill and unique behavior. Learn more about its habitat.
43-48 cm
2,826
Duck-like Birds
White-winged Duck
Asarcornis scutulata
Discover the rare White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive forest habitat, conservation status, and birdwatching tips.
66-81 cm
1,551
Duck-like Birds