Indian Subcontinent Birds

44 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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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

5,018

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

4,401

Brown Orange

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Black

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

1,699

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

1,682

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

1,633

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

1,540

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

1,768

White Orange

Duck-like Birds

northern pintail 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

Brown White

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

4,173

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Red

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Red

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Orange Black

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
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

Black Gold

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
smew

Mergellus albellus

Discover the Smew (Mergellus albellus), a unique diving duck. Learn about its striking appearance, fish-based diet, and habitat in this complete bird guide.

38-44 cm

2,527

White Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Duck-like Birds

white breasted waterhen 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

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Endangered
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

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Critically Endangered
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

Black White

Duck-like Birds