Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Abbotts Babbler

Malacocincla abbotti

Discover the Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti), a shy perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

16-17 cm

500

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Aberrant Bush-warbler

Horornis flavolivaceus

Discover the Aberrant Bush-warbler (Horornis flavolivaceus), a small olive-yellow bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

458

Olive-yellow Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

Discover the Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens). Learn about its olive plumage, forest habitat, unique insect-based diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.

14-15 cm

204

Olive White

Perching Birds

alexandrine parakeet Least Concern
alexandrine parakeet

Palaeornis eupatria

Discover the Alexandrine Parakeet, a stunning green and pink parrot named after Alexander the Great. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and fascinating feral populations worldwide.

53-53 cm

4,180

Green Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

Discover the Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris), a resilient high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and expert birding tips here.

15-18 cm

489

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Thrush

Zoothera mollissima

Discover the Alpine Thrush (Zoothera mollissima), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.

25-27 cm

437

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Altai Accentor

Prunella himalayana

Discover the Altai Accentor (Prunella himalayana), a unique perching bird of the high mountains. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.

15-17 cm

478

Brown White

Perching Birds

Amazonian Tyrannulet Least Concern
Amazonian Tyrannulet

Inezia subflava

Discover the Amazonian Tyrannulet (Inezia subflava), a tiny, vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

9-10 cm

199

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Bulbul

Brachypodius fuscoflavescens

Discover the Andaman Bulbul (Brachypodius fuscoflavescens), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior.

17-18 cm

523

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia rufipennis

Discover the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis), a unique perching bird native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

39-41 cm

503

Rufous Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Andaman Cuckooshrike

Coracina dobsoni

Discover the Andaman Cuckooshrike (Coracina dobsoni), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation.

24-27 cm

453

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Drongo

Dicrurus andamanensis

Discover the Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis), an endemic perching bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.

28-29 cm

502

Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Andaman Green-pigeon

Treron chloropterus

Discover the Andaman Green-pigeon (Treron chloropterus), a unique perching bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

30-32 cm

510

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Shama

Copsychus albiventris

Discover the Andaman Shama (Copsychus albiventris), a stunning endemic perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

20-27 cm

450

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Andaman Treepie

Dendrocitta bayleii

Discover the Andaman Treepie (Dendrocitta bayleii), a unique endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.

36-40 cm

522

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Andaman Woodpigeon

Columba palumboides

Discover the Andaman Woodpigeon (Columba palumboides), a rare endemic species of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its size, grey plumage, habitat, and conservation status.

39-41 cm

525

Grey White

Perching Birds

Andean Motmot Least Concern
Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Discover the Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis). Learn about this striking green and blue perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

40-48 cm

281

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Ashambu Chilappan

Montecincla meridionalis

Discover the Ashambu Chilappan (Montecincla meridionalis), a unique endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.

20-21 cm

386

Grey-brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Bulbul

Hemixos flavala

Discover the Ashy Bulbul (Hemixos flavala), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

20-21 cm

469

Grey White

Perching Birds

ashy crowned sparrow lark Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark

Eremopterix griseus

Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.

12-12 cm

3,326

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy drongo Least Concern
ashy drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.

29-29 cm

3,170

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Minivet

Pericrocotus divaricatus

Discover the Ashy Minivet (Pericrocotus divaricatus). Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, migratory habits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

18-20 cm

470

Grey White

Perching Birds

ashy prinia Least Concern
ashy prinia

Prinia inornata

Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

13-13 cm

6,182

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodpigeon

Columba pulchricollis

Discover the Ashy Woodpigeon (Columba pulchricollis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.

34-37 cm

499

Grey White

Perching Birds