Indian Subcontinent Birds

660 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
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

1,007

Olive Silver

Perching Birds

sind sparrow 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

3,041

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,097

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

967

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,007

Olive-green Slaty-grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,081

Blue White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

1,052

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,002

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

953

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

4,594

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

981

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,132

Dark Olive Yellowish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,135

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,043

Blue-grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

974

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

3,225

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

950

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

995

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,072

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,051

Purple White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,099

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-breasted Laughingthrush

Garrulax merulinus

Discover the Spot-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax merulinus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert ornithology guide.

24-26 cm

1,002

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys mcclellandi

Discover the Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys mcclellandi). Learn about its appearance, unique behavior, habitat, and expert birding tips for enthusiasts.

22-24 cm

1,020

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-winged Grosbeak

Mycerobas melanozanthos

Discover the Spot-winged Grosbeak (Mycerobas melanozanthos). Learn about this striking Asian finch's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

20-22 cm

1,018

Black Yellow

Perching Birds