Indian Subcontinent Birds
660 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
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
1,192
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
6,001
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
1,208
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
1,142
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
1,308
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
1,095
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
1,305
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
1,193
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
1,213
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
1,214
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
1,254
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
4,095
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds