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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
499
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
507
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
432
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
432
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
486
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
450
Perching Birds
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
Discover the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis). Learn about its iridescent black-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
17-20 cm
424
Perching Birds
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Discover the Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus). Learn about this perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert tips for successful spotting.
12-13 cm
433
Perching Birds
Least Concern
asian koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.
43-43 cm
5,050
Perching Birds
Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.
10-11 cm
438
Perching Birds
Assam Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron chrysopterum
Discover the Assam Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron chrysopterum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
24-26 cm
431
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
Stigmatura bahiae
Discover the Bahia Wagtail-tyrant (Stigmatura bahiae), a unique perching bird endemic to Brazil. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
191
Perching Birds
Baikal Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella davidi
Discover the Baikal Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella davidi). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birding tips.
12-13 cm
467
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Baird's Flycatcher
Myiodynastes bairdii
Discover the Baird's Flycatcher (Myiodynastes bairdii), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
459
Perching Birds
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Discover the Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii), a vibrant perching bird of the rainforest. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
24-27 cm
589
Perching Birds
Banasura Chilappan
Montecincla jerdoni
Discover the Banasura Chilappan (Montecincla jerdoni), an elusive bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation.
20-21 cm
388
Perching Birds
Banded Bay Cuckoo
Cacomantis sonneratii
Discover the Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-24 cm
456
Perching Birds
Bar-throated Minla
Chrysominla strigula
Discover the Bar-throated Minla (Chrysominla strigula), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips here.
13-15 cm
413
Perching Birds
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
Discover the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus picatus). Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.
14-16 cm
436
Perching Birds
Bar-winged Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis troglodytoides
Discover the Bar-winged Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis troglodytoides). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
10-12 cm
418
Perching Birds
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.
15-19 cm
517
Perching Birds
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia unchall
Discover the Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall). Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips for this elusive perching bird.
37-41 cm
493
Perching Birds
Least Concern
bay backed shrike
Lanius vittatus
Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.
17-17 cm
2,934
Perching Birds