Indian Subcontinent Birds

660 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
Rufous-vented Yuhina

Yuhina occipitalis

Discover the Rufous-vented Yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

12-14 cm

975

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-winged Fulvetta

Schoeniparus castaneceps

Discover the Rufous-winged Fulvetta (Schoeniparus castaneceps). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique bird.

12-13 cm

985

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Russet Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella mandelli

Discover the Russet Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella mandelli). Learn about its physical traits, secretive habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.

13-14 cm

1,060

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Russet Sparrow

Passer cinnamomeus

Discover the Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus), a vibrant cinnamon-colored bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

13-15 cm

1,070

Cinnamon Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Rusty-bellied Shortwing

Brachypteryx hyperythra

Discover the Rusty-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-13 cm

1,061

Blue-grey Rusty-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-capped Fulvetta

Schoeniparus dubius

Discover the Rusty-capped Fulvetta (Schoeniparus dubius), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

12-14 cm

1,037

Brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys erythrogenys

Discover the Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys erythrogenys). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved bill, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

22-26 cm

989

Olive-brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-fronted Barwing

Actinodura egertoni

Discover the Rusty-fronted Barwing (Actinodura egertoni), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.

17-19 cm

965

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-tailed Flycatcher

Ficedula ruficauda

Discover the Rusty-tailed Flycatcher (Ficedula ruficauda). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this expert species guide.

13-14 cm

1,086

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Rusty-throated Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis badeigularis

Discover the elusive Rusty-throated Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis badeigularis). Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in our guide.

9-10 cm

1,031

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sahyadri Sunbird

Aethopyga vigorsii

Discover the Sahyadri Sunbird (Aethopyga vigorsii), a stunning crimson and yellow species native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

10-12 cm

1,070

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sand Lark

Alaudala raytal

Discover the Sand Lark (Alaudala raytal), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

1,038

Grey White

Perching Birds

sapphire flycatcher Least Concern
sapphire flycatcher

Ficedula sapphira

Discover the enchanting Sapphire Flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira), a small, vibrant blue bird of Asian montane forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.

11-11 cm

4,140

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

scaly breasted munia Least Concern
scaly breasted munia

Lonchura punctulata

Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.

11-12 cm

7,590

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron subunicolor

Discover the Scaly Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron subunicolor). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

23-25 cm

1,036

Olive-brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly Thrush

Zoothera dauma

Discover the Scaly Thrush (Zoothera dauma), a stunning gold and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

27-30 cm

999

Gold Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-breasted Cupwing

Pnoepyga albiventer

Discover the Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical features, unique behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

1,024

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Finch

Carpodacus sipahi

Discover the Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi), a striking red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.

14-15 cm

1,151

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Minivet

Pericrocotus flammeus

Discover the vibrant Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus). Learn about its striking plumage, forest habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

1,102

Black Scarlet

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Dicaeum cruentatum

Discover the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.

8-9 cm

1,034

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Short-billed Minivet

Pericrocotus brevirostris

Discover the Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris). Learn about its vibrant plumage, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

17-20 cm

999

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Siberian Blue Robin

Larvivora cyane

Discover the Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

13-14 cm

1,063

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Siberian Rubythroat

Calliope calliope

Discover the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). Learn about its striking red throat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

14-16 cm

1,012

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Siberian Thrush

Geokichla sibirica

Discover the Siberian Thrush (Geokichla sibirica), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

1,039

Grey White

Perching Birds