Indian Subcontinent Birds
34 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Andaman Boobook
Ninox affinis
Discover the Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis), a mysterious nocturnal owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
1,044
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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Discover the Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus), a nocturnal bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behaviors.
24-26 cm
1,183
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Andaman Scops-owl
Otus balli
Discover the Andaman Scops-owl (Otus balli), a rare, endemic nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching in India.
18-20 cm
1,153
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Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
Discover the Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Learn about this compact raptor's habitat, unique physical appearance, hunting diet, and nesting habits.
22-25 cm
1,148
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Brown Boobook
Ninox scutulata
Discover the Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.
27-33 cm
1,068
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Brown Wood-owl
Strix leptogrammica
Discover the Brown Wood-owl (Strix leptogrammica). Learn about its unique physical appearance, nocturnal hunting habits, forest habitat, and conservation status.
34-48 cm
1,078
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Buffy Fish-owl
Ketupa ketupu
Discover the Buffy Fish-owl (Ketupa ketupu), a unique nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, specialized diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
40-48 cm
1,122
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Collared Scops-owl
Otus lettia
Discover the Collared Scops-owl (Otus lettia), a mysterious night bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful observation.
23-25 cm
1,100
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Eastern Grass-owl
Tyto longimembris
Discover the Eastern Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris), a elusive nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical features, and conservation status today.
32-38 cm
1,067
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European Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Discover the European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
24-28 cm
1,186
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Forest Owlet
Athene blewitti
Discover the Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti), a rare bird from central India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in our expert guide.
19-23 cm
1,107
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Great Eared-nightjar
Lyncornis macrotis
Discover the Great Eared-nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, and behaviors in this comprehensive guide.
31-41 cm
1,103
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Grey Nightjar
Caprimulgus jotaka
Discover the Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus jotaka), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and brown plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
24-30 cm
1,066
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Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
Discover the Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum). Learn about this mysterious nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, hunting habits, and conservation.
34-47 cm
1,154
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Hodgsons Frogmouth
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
Discover the elusive Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni). Learn about this nocturnal bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this masters of camouflage.
22-27 cm
1,071
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Humes Boobook
Ninox obscura
Discover the Hume's Boobook (Ninox obscura), a mysterious nocturnal owl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.
27-31 cm
1,069
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Jerdons Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
Discover the Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis), a nocturnal bird species. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
24-26 cm
1,091
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Discover the Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-24 cm
1,133
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Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
Discover the Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus), a master of nocturnal camouflage. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
30-34 cm
1,126
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Little Owl
Athene noctua
Discover the Little Owl (Athene noctua), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
21-23 cm
1,043
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Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
Discover the mysterious Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). Learn about this nocturnal predator's physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
35-40 cm
1,095
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Mottled Wood-owl
Strix ocellata
Discover the Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
41-48 cm
1,060
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Mountain Scops-owl
Otus spilocephalus
Discover the Mountain Scops-owl (Otus spilocephalus), a small, elusive nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.
20-24 cm
1,105
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Nicobar Scops-owl
Otus alius
Discover the elusive Nicobar Scops-Owl (Otus alius). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.
18-19 cm
1,133
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