Indian Subcontinent Birds
665 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
1,749
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
1,674
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
1,666
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
1,734
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
1,715
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
1,658
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
1,604
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
1,569
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
1,614
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
1,726
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
1,838
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
1,545
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
1,816
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
4,868
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
4,521
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
1,675
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
8,027
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
1,709
Perching Birds
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
1,585
Perching Birds
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
1,776
Perching Birds
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
1,554
Perching Birds
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
1,606
Perching Birds
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
1,724
Perching Birds
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
1,548
Perching Birds