Indian Subcontinent Birds

660 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
Spot-winged Rosefinch

Carpodacus rodopeplus

Discover the Spot-winged Rosefinch (Carpodacus rodopeplus). Learn about its deep red plumage, Himalayan habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

16-18 cm

1,078

Deep Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-winged Starling

Saroglossa spilopterus

Discover the Spot-winged Starling (Saroglossa spilopterus). Learn about this unique grey and white perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding, and identification.

19-21 cm

1,021

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Elachura

Elachura formosa

Discover the Spotted Elachura (Elachura formosa), a unique and elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.

10-11 cm

931

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Forktail

Enicurus maculatus

Discover the Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus), a striking black-and-white bird of Asian mountain streams. Learn about its habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

25-28 cm

1,005

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella thoracica

Discover the Spotted Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella thoracica). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, secretive behavior, nesting habits, and expert tips.

12-14 cm

1,065

Olive-brown Whitish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Laughingthrush

Ianthocincla ocellata

Discover the Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata), a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

30-33 cm

1,052

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Square-tailed Bulbul

Hypsipetes ganeesa

Discover the Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa). Learn about its grey plumage, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

1,051

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo

Surniculus lugubris

Discover the Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and fascinating mimicry behavior.

22-24 cm

1,077

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Stork-billed Kingfisher

Pelargopsis capensis

Discover the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic bird.

35-38 cm

1,067

Brown Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus ruficollis

Discover the Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved beak, habitat, and nesting habits.

16-19 cm

1,001

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streak-throated Swallow

Petrochelidon fluvicola

Discover the Streak-throated Swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this agile flyer.

11-12 cm

1,018

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron lineatum

Discover the Streaked Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron lineatum), a charming Himalayan songbird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

18-20 cm

1,030

Grey-brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Rosefinch

Carpodacus rubicilloides

Discover the Streaked Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilloides). Learn about its unique pink and grey plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

19-21 cm

1,056

Pink Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Scrub-warbler

Scotocerca inquieta

Discover the Streaked Scrub-warbler (Scotocerca inquieta), a small, resilient desert bird. Learn about its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior.

10-11 cm

1,035

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Spiderhunter

Arachnothera magna

Discover the Streaked Spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna). Learn about this olive-colored, nectar-loving bird's unique habitat, breeding habits, and identification.

16-17 cm

972

Olive Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Weaver

Ploceus manyar

Discover the Streaked Weaver (Ploceus manyar), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

12-14 cm

1,035

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Wren-babbler

Gypsophila brevicaudata

Discover the Streaked Wren-babbler (Gypsophila brevicaudata). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

1,015

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Babbler

Argya earlei

Discover the Striated Babbler (Argya earlei), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

21-25 cm

1,013

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Bulbul

Alcurus striatus

Discover the Striated Bulbul (Alcurus striatus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

20-23 cm

1,012

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Grassbird

Megalurus palustris

Discover the Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris), a large, distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.

22-28 cm

992

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Laughingthrush

Grammatoptila striata

Discover the Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

1,057

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Prinia

Prinia crinigera

Discover the Striated Prinia (Prinia crinigera), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

16-18 cm

993

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Yuhina

Staphida castaniceps

Discover the Striated Yuhina (Staphida castaniceps), a charming perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

12-14 cm

920

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striolated Bunting

Emberiza striolata

Discover the Striolated Bunting (Emberiza striolata), a resilient perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-14 cm

1,076

Brown Grey

Perching Birds