Indian Subcontinent Birds

34 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

1,044

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

1,183

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

1,153

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

1,148

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

1,068

Brown White

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

1,078

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

1,122

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

1,100

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

1,067

Buff White

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

1,186

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

1,107

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

1,103

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

1,066

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

1,154

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

1,071

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

1,069

Brown Buff

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

1,091

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

1,133

Grey Black

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

1,126

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Buff Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Near Threatened
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

Brown White

Night Birds