Indian Subcontinent Birds

41 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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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

1,463

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

1,573

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

1,518

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

1,543

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

1,665

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Bay-owl

Phodilus badius

Discover the Oriental Bay-Owl (Phodilus badius), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare owl.

23-29 cm

1,658

Chestnut Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Scops-owl

Otus sunia

Discover the Oriental Scops-owl (Otus sunia), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive owl.

17-21 cm

1,681

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Pallid Scops-owl

Otus brucei

Discover the Pallid Scops-owl (Otus brucei). Learn about this elusive nocturnal raptor's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

19-22 cm

1,545

Grey White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Rock Eagle-owl

Bubo bengalensis

Discover the Rock Eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis), a majestic nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.

50-56 cm

1,717

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
savanna nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Learn about the Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis). Discover its unique rooftop nesting habits, nocturnal behavior, and physical characteristics.

21-24 cm

2,494

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Short-eared Owl Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.

34-43 cm

1,513

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Vulnerable
Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Discover the majestic Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus). Learn about their Arctic habitat, unique white plumage, hunting behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

52-71 cm

1,061

White Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
spotted owlet

Athene brama

Discover the Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), a small nocturnal bird of Asia. Learn about its urban adaptation, diverse diet, and unique nesting habits.

21-21 cm

5,053

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sri Lanka Bay-owl

Phodilus assimilis

Discover the elusive Sri Lanka Bay-owl (Phodilus assimilis). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.

23-30 cm

1,585

Chestnut White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sri Lanka Frogmouth

Batrachostomus moniliger

Discover the mysterious Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, unique grey and white appearance, and habitat.

20-23 cm

1,667

Grey White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sykess Nightjar

Caprimulgus mahrattensis

Discover the Sykes's Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis), a master of camouflage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this guide.

22-24 cm

1,663

Sandy White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Tawny Fish-owl

Ketupa flavipes

Discover the Tawny Fish-owl (Ketupa flavipes), a unique nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatching sightings.

48-58 cm

1,501

Rufous Cream

Night Birds