Indian Subcontinent Birds
41 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
1,503
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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
1,716
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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
1,577
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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
1,667
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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
1,597
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Least Concern
brown fish owl
Ketupa zeylonensis
Learn about the Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), a unique raptor known for its fishing skills, distinct ear tufts, and unfeathered legs.
45-55 cm
2,300
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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
1,493
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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
1,603
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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
1,636
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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
1,506
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eurasian eagle owl
Bubo bubo
Discover the majestic Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo). Learn about its impressive size, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive guide.
60-75 cm
2,403
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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
1,782
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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
1,562
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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
1,566
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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
1,522
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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
1,694
Night Birds
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
1,537
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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
1,552
Night Birds
Least Concern
indian nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
Discover the Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, camouflage, habitat, and unique call in our comprehensive guide.
20-24 cm
2,324
Night Birds
indian scops owl
Otus bakkamoena
Discover the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena). Learn about its 23-25 cm size, nocturnal behavior, habitat, and how to spot this camouflaged bird.
18-20 cm
2,301
Night Birds
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
1,582
Night Birds
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
1,625
Night Birds
jungle owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
Learn about the Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum), a small barred owl native to India. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and birdwatching tips.
20-21 cm
2,655
Night Birds
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
1,639
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