Indian Subcontinent Birds

660 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
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

1,249

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

1,239

Olive-yellow Buff

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

1,230

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

1,231

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

1,246

Brown White

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

1,304

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

1,213

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

1,216

Black

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

1,179

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

1,296

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

1,355

Grey White

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

1,084

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

1,328

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

4,360

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

4,084

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

1,228

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

7,414

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

1,278

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodswallow

Artamus fuscus

Discover the Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its ashy-grey plumage, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.

16-19 cm

1,150

Ashy-grey White

Perching Birds

Ashy-headed Green-pigeon Near Threatened
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon

Treron phayrei

Discover the Ashy-headed Green-pigeon (Treron phayrei). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique perching bird in the wild.

27-28 cm

1,330

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

Discover the Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

8-10 cm

1,180

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Brown Flycatcher

Muscicapa dauurica

Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

12-14 cm

1,233

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Emerald Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx maculatus

Discover the Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its vibrant green plumage, habitat, and unique nesting behaviors.

14-16 cm

1,307

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Fairy-bluebird

Irena puella

Discover the Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), a stunning perching bird known for its vibrant blue and black plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

24-27 cm

1,160

Blue Black

Perching Birds