Indian Subcontinent Birds
664 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
1,483
Perching Birds
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
1,550
Perching Birds
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
Discover the Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, silver ear patches, habitat, and behavior.
16-18 cm
1,485
Perching Birds
Least Concern
sind sparrow
Passer pyrrhonotus
Discover the Sind sparrow (Passer pyrrhonotus), a unique bird of the Indus valley. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
13-13 cm
3,611
Perching Birds
sirkeer malkoha
Taccocua leschenaultii
Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
38-42 cm
2,537
Perching Birds
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
Ficedula erithacus
Discover the Slaty-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula erithacus), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.
11-12 cm
1,622
Perching Birds
Slaty-backed Forktail
Enicurus schistaceus
Discover the Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus), a striking grey and white river bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-25 cm
1,460
Perching Birds
Slaty-bellied Tesia
Tesia olivea
Discover the Slaty-bellied Tesia (Tesia olivea), a tiny, elusive bird of the Himalayan forests. Learn about its habitat, unique markings, and birding tips.
8-9 cm
1,432
Perching Birds
Slaty-blue Flycatcher
Ficedula tricolor
Discover the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Ficedula tricolor). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.
11-12 cm
1,561
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Babbler
Argya longirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Babbler (Argya longirostris). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
19-21 cm
1,577
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Oriole
Oriolus tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris), a vibrant yellow and black songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.
21-24 cm
1,541
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus superciliaris
Discover the Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
1,418
Perching Birds
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
5,084
Perching Birds
Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Discover the Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), a stunning blue and rufous perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
1,449
Perching Birds
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Discover the Smoky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
1,629
Perching Birds
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.
31-34 cm
1,604
Perching Birds
Snowy-browed Flycatcher
Ficedula hyperythra
Discover the Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.
10-12 cm
1,474
Perching Birds
Snowy-throated Babbler
Stachyris oglei
Discover the Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and conservation status.
13-14 cm
1,355
Perching Birds
southern coucal
Centropus sinensis
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
48-48 cm
3,756
Perching Birds
Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica
Discover the Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica), a vocal and striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
1,418
Perching Birds
Southern Nutcracker
Nucifraga hemispila
Discover the Southern Nutcracker (Nucifraga hemispila), a striking brown and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits today.
32-35 cm
1,468
Perching Birds
Spanish Sparrow
Passer hispaniolensis
Discover the Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique species.
14-16 cm
1,567
Perching Birds
Speckled Woodpigeon
Columba hodgsonii
Discover the Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii), a distinct purple and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips in this expert guide.
38-40 cm
1,524
Perching Birds
Spectacled Finch
Callacanthis burtoni
Discover the Spectacled Finch (Callacanthis burtoni), a striking bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.
17-18 cm
1,621
Perching Birds