Indian Subcontinent Birds

660 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
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

1,230

Black Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,192

Black White

Perching Birds

asian koel 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

6,001

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,208

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,142

Olive-brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,308

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Endangered
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

1,095

Olive-grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,305

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus

Discover the Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its bluish-gray plumage, brick-red markings, habitat, and nesting habits.

20-22 cm

1,231

Bluish-gray Brick-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,193

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,213

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,214

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,254

Brown Black

Perching Birds

bay backed shrike 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

4,095

Grey Maroon

Perching Birds

baya weaver Least Concern
baya weaver

Ploceus philippinus

Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.

15-15 cm

7,165

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Beautiful Rosefinch

Carpodacus pulcherrimus

Discover the Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus). Learn about its pink plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

14-16 cm

1,365

Pink Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Beautiful Sibia

Heterophasia pulchella

Discover the Beautiful Sibia (Heterophasia pulchella), a stunning slate-grey passerine. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

22-24 cm

1,127

Slate-grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bhutan Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron imbricatum

Discover the Bhutan Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron imbricatum). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its physical traits, habitat, and birding tips.

18-21 cm

1,219

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bimaculated Lark

Melanocorypha bimaculata

Discover the Bimaculated Lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this expert bird guide.

16-18 cm

1,160

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Discover the Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

24-25 cm

1,181

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
black drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

Discover the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a fearless Asian bird known as the 'King Crow' for its aggressive defense and distinctive forked tail.

28-28 cm

4,911

Black Blue

Perching Birds

black redstart Least Concern
black redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Comprehensive guide to the Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros). Explore its unique orange-red tail, rocky habitats, and diverse diet of insects and berries.

15-15 cm

4,704

Black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black-and-orange Flycatcher

Ficedula nigrorufa

Discover the Black-and-orange Flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa), a rare, endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

1,389

Black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

Mycerobas icterioides

Discover the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides). Learn about this striking Himalayan finch's habitat, diet, identification, and birding tips.

20-22 cm

1,106

Yellow Black

Perching Birds