Indian Subcontinent Birds

41 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Reddish-brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

brown fish owl 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

Brown Yellow

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Buff Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Buff White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Orange

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Endangered
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

Grey-brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

indian nightjar 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

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds