Birds of Indian Subcontinent
869 bird species 234 featured
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
503
Perching Birds
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
461
Perching Birds
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
208
Perching Birds
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
4,183
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
441
Perching Birds
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
479
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
527
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
454
Perching Birds
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
504
Perching Birds
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
512
Perching Birds
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
451
Perching Birds
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
523
Perching Birds
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
527
Perching Birds
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
286
Perching Birds
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
388
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
3,327
Perching Birds
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
3,171
Perching Birds
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
471
Perching Birds
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
6,183
Perching Birds
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
500
Perching Birds